People & Culture Advisor

At a Glance

Work type: 35 hrs per week, Hybrid options.

Salary: $108,795.03 to $119,781.85 + 12% superannuation

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (plus potential additional Term Contract Role)

Closing date: 9pm, Thursday, 30 th July, 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

About the role

Be a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice and support across a broad range of people matters. You'll contribute to key people processes, projects and initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality People & Culture services across Council. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle while helping drive policy improvements, organisational initiatives and continuous improvement within the People & Culture function.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, with the potential for an additional term contract role.

In this role you will

• Support the development, review and implementation of People & Culture policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

• Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including employee movements, correspondence and HR system updates.

• Maintain the integrity of HR records, organisational structures and workforce data to support accurate reporting and decision-making.

• Partner with the People & Culture team to deliver projects and initiatives across areas such as employee relations, organisational development, learning and development, and change management.

What’s on offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package from $108,795.03 to $119,781.85 plus 12% superannuation.

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexi‑time scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning

About you

The successful candidate is someone who has:

• Experience preparing professional correspondence, policies and templates, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion while working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

• A minimum of 3 years generalist HR experience within large multidisciplinary and diverse organisations.
Previous experience requiring a detailed understanding of human resources policies and procedures

Qualifications/Licences

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or other relevant disciplines.

Want to know more?

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work. Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description . For a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment team via Sign in to view email.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Thursday, 30 July 2026 . Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

Criminal history check: A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol ‑ free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging

At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact Sign in to view email for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.