P&C Project Officer and Admin Coordinator

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic People & Culture team? We're looking for a proactive, people-focused professional to lead the day-to-day operations of our P&C team, drive key projects, and help shape a workplace where people thrive.

About the role:

• Lead and mentor a small, high-performing team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a strong focus on customer service.
• Coordinate and deliver impactful P&C projects—from planning and documentation to stakeholder engagement and tracking progress.
• Champion innovation by identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and ways of working across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships across Council, working collaboratively to support service delivery and drive positive outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement by fostering a culture of learning, adaptability, and shared success.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $98,191 per annum with competency-based increments up to $113,007 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• An experienced P&C professional with a strong background in operational service delivery, project coordination, and team leadership
• Proven ability to manage functions, deliver strategic outcomes, and support high-performing teams.
• A confident communicator who can build trust, navigate sensitive matters, and bring people together.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with ease.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, with solid skills in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• A collaborative leader who’s passionate about service excellence and making a meaningful impact. Sound understanding of relevant legislation and the ability to provide clear, well-informed advice in line with Council requirements.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 11 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold a qualification in Human Resources or a related field, or have equivalent experience in a P&C role? Please outline how your background has prepared you for this position.
3. Describe a project you’ve coordinated within a P&C function. What was your role, how did you engage stakeholders, and what was the outcome?
4. Can you describe your experience leading a team within a People & Culture function? How have you managed day-to-day operations in a complex organisation, and what strategies have you used to support your team and deliver strong outcomes?
5. How do you approach managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment? Share an example where your organisational skills made a real impact.
6. What systems or technologies have you used in your P&C work? Tell us about a time you learned a new system and how you used it to improve your work.

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