People Assist Advisor

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Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Classification: Band 5 - $81,005 pa plus super
Categories: Administration & Support, Human Resources

About the role
In this role, you will provide administrative support and generalist advice and assistance for People and Culture matters covering the employee lifecycle including leave entitlements, benefits, employment conditions, recruitment, training and performance management. 

Work type: 12 months Temporary full time (until July 2027) 
Classification: Band 5 $81,005 pa plus super  

Key responsibilities include:

  • Interpret and resolve first-contact enquiries from employees in a fast-paced shared services environment. 

  • Generate employment related letters for both internal and external candidates. 

 
  • Triage and escalate more complex HR enquiries and transactions to the Senior People Assist Advisors and Centres of Excellence to ensure the timely and effective resolution of complex issues 

  • Assist in the preparation and processing of background checks including Reference Checks, Police Checks, WWCC, VEVO Checks 

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have strong interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail along with a demonstrated ability to contribute to the team.  

Essential Experience: 

  • Demonstrated success in an entry level administration support position. 

  • A strong customer focus, which influences all aspect work. 

  • The ability to define and refine processes, to streamline processes. 

  • Ability to manage and prioritise a mixed workload in a shared services environment. 

  • The ability to understand policies and procedures. 

  • Strong technical skills in MS applications, in particular Excel and Word. 

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Phoebe Cordner | Coordinator People Assist | Phoebe.Cordner@geelongcity.vic.gov.au  

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

 

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