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:

Mackay Regional Council has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Employee Services Officer to join our dedicated Employee Services team part of the Shared Services Program.

About this opportunity:
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:
• Experience in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, including the ability to provide a high level of personalised customer service.
• Sound communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills combined with a demonstrated customer-focused work ethic.
• Sound organisational skills with ability to prioritise work, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sound computer literacy including use of MS Office applications.

In return, you will join a dynamic collaborative team as well as benefiting from:
• Annual base salary from $61,104
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9 day fortnight roster
• Flexible work arrangements
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Significant corporate and membership discounts
• We’re bursting at the seams with career development and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active social clubs

Are you ready to catapult your career?
For 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 Full statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website.

Applications Close: 29 July 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.