Human Resource Officer

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term contract up to 12 months

Full-time role

Entry salary $1,866.69 per week

35-hour week

Flexitime

12% superannuation

Training & development support

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Human Resource Officer to support managers, employees and candidates across the organisation. You will coordinate recruitment activities, manage employment documentation and respond to enquiries on recruitment and employee relations.

Your work helps attract, develop and retain people delivering community services. Responsibilities include managing applications, coordinating campaigns and assisting with selection, drafting appointment letters and employment

Qualifications

• Effective communication with managers, employees and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities across Council.
• Prepare appointment letters, employment contracts and confirmations of employment.
• Respond to enquiries on recruitment, employee relations, policies and procedures.
• Monitor enquiries through HR systems and maintain records.
• Support workforce planning, employee development and recruitment events.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Previous applicants need not apply.

Lead with purpose. Shape progress for a growing city. As a Human Resource Officer, you support managers, employees and candidates across Council. You coordinate recruitment activities, manage employment documentation and respond to enquiries on recruitment, employee relations, policies and procedures. Your work helps Council attract, develop and retain the people who deliver services to the community.

Previous applicants need not apply.Lead with purpose. Shape progress for a growing city. As a Human Resource Officer, you support managers, employees and candidates across Council. You coordinate recruitment activities, manage employment documentation and respond to enquiries on recruitment, employee relations, policies and procedures. Your work helps Council attract, develop and retain the people who deliver services to the community. Each day, you manage applications, coordinate recruitment campaigns and support selection processes. You prepare appointment letters, employment contracts, confirmations of employment and other documentation. You monitor enquiries through Council's human resources systems, provide advice to staff and managers, maintain records and reporting, and assist with workforce planning, employee development and recruitment events. The work you do supports every part of the organisation. By providing practical advice, maintaining people processes and supporting recruitment and employee programs, you help create a positive workplace culture and a capable workforce. Your contribution helps ensure employees have the support they need to deliver quality services across Blacktown City. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and building strong relationships. If you are organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you. At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Great Cities. Here, You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

• a term contract, full-time role for up to 12-months with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,866.69 per week
• a 35-hour working week
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

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, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Closing date

Sunday 27 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer

Ava Willis on 9839 6430 Internal ref: BCC2080