Human Resource Officer

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Human Resource Officer to join our dynamic People and Culture team at Blacktown City Council. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute to our Human Resource Services on a permanent, full-time basis. 

As a Human Resource Officer, you will be responsible for delivering proactive and efficient employee services in alignment with the Council’s strategic direction. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Council's efforts to attract, develop, and retain qualified employees by providing effective support and advisory services in line with current HR, recruitment, and employee relations practices.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field - Diploma or above and/ or relevant experience in human resources, recruitment and employee relations.
• Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills, sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary human resource practices and current issues.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate systems and applications.
• Ability work within a small, dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
• Availability to work flexible working hours.
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• A sound knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government Legislation impacting on HR, recruitment and employee relations.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,730.04 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child-safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, well-being, and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process: 

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging-out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 28 February 2025, 11.59pm    

Contact officer:       Anne-Margaret Laverack on 9839 6884

Internal ref:              BCC1641