Senior Coordinator Human Resources

Senior Coordinator Human Resources

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage 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 have an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity for a leader who would thrive in a dynamic environment to build human resource strategies in our People and Culture section.

At Blacktown, we are experiencing a period of transformation within our organisation. As a forward-thinking professional you will have experience in partnering with complex client groups and you will lead and engage our stakeholders in the development and delivery of human resource strategies and programs.

You will be developing and delivering organisational policy, procedures and innovative programs covering employment relations, human resources and recruitment across over 40 business lines within our organisation. The ideal candidate will assist the business by providing coaching and support regarding all human resource matters.

If you are passionate about improving workplace culture and being a driver for change, we encourage you to take a look at the position description linked below and apply for the position with us.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Relevant university degree in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology, Business or equivalent
• In-depth practical experience in all relevant areas
• Track record of driving a positive change, and initiatives that have strengthened human resources outcomes
• Influential leadership skills and experience in growing and developing a team
• Current class C driver's licence
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • building effective recruitment, employment relations, human resources and learning strategies and programs in line with business priorities and goals
  • development and delivery of human resources policies, procedures and related communications and programs
  • change management
  • the implementation or application of a salary system and evaluation process
  • the development and implementation of performance frameworks and processes.

Desirable:

• Accreditation or experience in coaching and/or training and staff development
• Accreditation in change management
• Experience with multi-unit organisations
• Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills.

Remuneration and benefits

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

• A competitive salary range of $2,008.70 - $2,249.70 (Grade 18) per week will be offered based on skills, qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week 
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.00% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, 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, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  APPLY NOW USING OUR FAST, 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 29 October 2021, 11.30 pm

Contact Officer:       Kristy Watts on 9839 6421

INTERNAL REF:       BCC1722