People & Culture Officer - Workplace Relations

People & Culture Officer - Workplace Relations

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Bring your high-level administration, HR or legal experience to a varied People & Culture role.
• Support workplace relations, employee matters and organisational change across Council.
• Join a collaborative team where your judgement, initiative and attention to detail will be valued.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a capable and customer-focused People & Culture Officer – Workplace Relations to provide high-level administrative support across a diverse range of workplace matters.

This opportunity would suit an exceptional administrator with experience in human resources, legal administration, workplace relations, governance, compliance or legislative administration who is ready to apply their transferable skills in a contemporary People & Culture environment.

Working closely with our People & Culture Business Partners, you will assist with:

• Triaging workplace relations enquiries and supporting timely, accurate responses
• Interpreting and applying legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures
• Preparing workplace change plans, employee correspondence and consultation documentation
• Supporting employee relations and performance matters under the guidance of senior team members
• Assisting with job design, position evaluation and organisational structure processes
• Researching workplace matters and preparing clear advice and supporting documentation
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, service delivery and the employee experience

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Diploma in human resources, business, law, legal studies or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Drivers Licence
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities
• The ability to work collaboratively, use initiative and escalate matters when required.

Previous experience in human resources or local government will be highly regarded; however, it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who bring strong administration, legislative interpretation and stakeholder-management skills, together with a genuine interest in developing their People & Culture career.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Boyce, Leader Workplace Relations on 04•• ••• 071

Salary range: Grade 12 - 14 - $1,495.60 - $1,817.60 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week . Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday 2 September 2026

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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