Blacktown City Council

Administration Assistant – Human Resource Services (Internal only)

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 $24.8 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 seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our Human Resources team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As an Administration Assistant, you will assist the Executive Manager People and Culture and the HR section by:

• maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality of information and tasks
• providing administrative support to committees and meetings 
• coordinating content and maintenance of People and Culture intranet page
• performing accounts payable and procurement activities
• actioning all enquiries, correspondence and documentation appropriately
• maintaining record management in accordance with Council’s Record Management Procedures
• assisting People and Culture section with administrative tasks and projects.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated organisational skills, strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality and professionalism
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary People and Culture environment
• Current class C driver's licence.

 Desirable:

• Experience using corporate databases (e.g. TRIM, TechOne, SCOUT)
• Experience in Intranet development and maintenance
• Experience in basic financial management
• Experience in website content management
• Proven competency in Committee management, including minute taking
• Proven excellent time management and organisation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet diverse business priorities and work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to manage a busy and ever-changing diary.

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 $1,361.20 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 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 4 July 2025, 11.59 pm   

Contact officer:       James Brassil on 0467 708 438

Internal ref:              BCC783