Human Resource Officer

Human Resource Officer

Job No: BC3538

Location: Blacktown, NSW

Previous applicants need not apply

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 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 people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 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 seeking a motivated and detail-orientated Human Resource Officer to join our dynamic People and Culture team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 12 months. 

The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality, proactive, and efficient employee services in alignment with the Council’s strategic direction. This role is for someone with a strong HR foundation who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing advice to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and employment matters, escalating complex matters where required
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Supporting learning, development, and engagement activities.

Qualifications and experience

 

Essential:

• Diploma or above in an appropriate field
• Solid experience in human resources, with a focus on recruitment 
• Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills, sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary human resource practices and current issues
• Ability work within a small, dynamic and fast-paced team environment
• 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 $1,790.59 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, 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, wellbeing 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.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 17 April 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact:                   [email protected]

Internal ref:              BCC2080