Human Resources Support Officer

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley; Kununurra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

12% employer superannuation

East Kimberley Allowance

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley is seeking a motivated Human Resources Support Officer to join the HR and Safety Team in Kununurra. You will provide essential admin support across HR, payroll and WHS, including recruitment, inductions, and training coordination.

Applicants need strong organisational skills, confidentiality and a current WA driver's licence; a National Police Clearance is required prior to interviews. Knowledge of local government HR systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or Work Health and Safety in an administrative role.
• Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes including onboarding, crossboarding and offboarding.
• Coordinate inductions for new employees and staff training.
• Provide administration support across HR, Payroll and WHS functions and maintain HR records.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll support

Work Health & Safety

Tools

SynergySoft

MYOSH

Big Red Sky

Job description

Applications Close (AWST): 08:00 AM 29/11/2026

Salary up to: $70,000 - $79,999, $80,000 - $89,999

Occupation: Human Resources

Work Type: Maximum Term - Full Time

Location: Kununurra - Remote WA

As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.

The Organisation

The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.

The Opportunity

We are looking for amotivated and organised Human Resources SupportOfficer to join our Human Resources and Safety Team in Kununurra. This role will provide essential administrative supportacross a range of Human Resources, Payroll and Work Health andSafety functions, assisting with the delivery of efficient andeffective HR services across the organisation. Yourresponsibilities will include:

• Assisting with recruitment processes, including employeeonboarding, crossboarding and offboarding;
• Coordinating corporate inductions for newemployees;
• Assisting with the coordination and administration of internalstaff training and development;
• Provising administration support across Human Resources,Payroll and Work Health and Safety functions;
• Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems, andorganisations workflows;
• Preparing andadministering HR documentation, correspondence andreports;
• Responding to internal and external HR enquiries and providingtimley and professional assistance;
• Supporting the Senior HR Business Partners and HR & SafetyOfficers with daily administrative requirements;
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevantlegistlation, organisational policies and recordkeepingrequirements;
• Actively contributing to a positive team environment andidentifying oppurtunities to improve HR processes andpractices;

Relevant experience in HumanResources, Payroll, Work Health and Safety or a similaradministrative role will be highly regarded. A current unrestrictedWA Driver's Licence and an acceptable National Police Clearancedated within the last six months are required for thisposition.

You will alsoneed strong organisational and administrative skills, excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, attention to detail andproficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The successfulcandidate will be motivated, willing to learn and able to managecompeting priorities while maintaining confidentiality and workingeffectively as part of a team.

Previousexperience in Local Government and knowledge of HR systems such asSynergySoft, MYOSH and Big Red Sky will also be highlyregarded.

More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.

Salary andBenefits

Working for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page, you may also enjoya range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks of annualleave
• 12%employer superannuation contributions
• Up to anadditional 5% of base salary in co-contributions tosuperannuation when the employee contributes an equivalentamount
• EastKimberley Allowance of $11,901 per annum (pro-rata for parttime employees)
• Salarypackaging options, including motor vehicles, rent and mortgageinterest expenses
• 11 publicholidays, plus two additional Local Government Days peryear
• Flexibleworking arrangements
• Shireprovided corporate uniforms
• Opportunities forprofessional development and career growth
• Accessto a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free employee health assessments, mental health and wellbeingprograms and confidential Employee Assitance Program (EAP)services

Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidenceincludes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate,or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.