Mackay Regional Council offers you excellent career development opportunities, fantastic benefits and a commitment to work/life balance.
The Mackay Region
Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,621 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.
The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
We are a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing over 1000 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.
About the role
Working in a fast-paced team environment, the Employee Services Officer provides timely and efficient operational support and execution of a range of employee services activities including but not limited to recruitment, learning and development and records management.The successful candidate will have:• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, including the ability to provide a high level of personalised customer service.• Well-developed communication, listening and interpersonal• Sound organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and meet competing deadlines.• The ability to exercise a sound degree of initiative, judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of the role.• Sound computer literacy including the use of MS Office applications.In return for your valued contribution, you will be rewarded with:• Base hourly rate from $32.09 + applicable allowances• Up to 9.5% superannuation (conditions apply)• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (Pro rata basis)• Active social clubs• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options through Salaris• Employee Assistance ProgramInterested?For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/ER21_3_19_8_9825/VacancyList.aspxFor us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position DescriptionApplications Close: 15 April 2021
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
