Applications Close (AWST): 12:00 PM 24/11/2025
Salary up to: $90,000 - $99,999, $100,000 - $109,999
Occupation: Human Resources
Work Type: Permanent - Part 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.
TheOrganisation
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 ValuesofS afety,T eamwork,A ccountability,C ommunication,andR espect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.
TheEast 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.
TheOpportunity
We arelooking for a suitably qualified and experienced HR & SafetyOfficer to join our Human Resources and Safety Team. Theposition will be responsible for partnering with leaders andemployees across the Shire and providing proactive and responsiveadvice on all people matters, including the interpretation andapplication of employment conditions, compliance, employeerelations, organisation development, policies, organisationaldirectives and procedures.
Yourresponsibilities include a need to:
* Providesupport and accurate consistent HR information to relevantmanagement and employees on the full range of employmentfunctions including recruitment, engagement, employee benefits,retention, employment relations and professional development;ensuring compliance at all times with organisational directivesand business objectives;
* Developan effective business partnership with key stakeholders andpartner with department leaders to understand their businessrequirements, identify trends, develop solutions and strategiesto meet their long-term operational requirements;
* Coordinate andparticipate in corporate induction processes for all employeesand contractors, and provide other in-house HR related trainingand workshops to assist organisational understanding of HRrequirements where appropriate;
* Interpret and assist todraft HR policies, programs and practices to ensure alignmentwith relevant legislation to mitigate risk and support bestpractice compliance;
* Managethe HR and Recruitment queries via inboxes and provideimmediate and accurate feedback on all HR processes, proceduresand initiatives;
* Providesound advice on compliance across all aspects of the employmentrelationship;
* Manageand resolve employee relations matters fairly and efficiently,referring them to Senior HR Partners asappropriate;
* Maintainrelevant human resources records, information and databases andprovide accurate human resource reports and analytics formanagement to make decisions and raise issues andconcerns;
* Leveragetechnology to streamline efficiency and enhance employeeexperience and work practices;
* Conductand report results on internal employee surveys;
* Keep allposition descriptions up to date, relevant and in line withorganisation requirements, seek input and approval frommanagers and directors;
* Completeall performance development review processes in your area ofbusiness, identify skills gaps and recommend workforcesolutions that meet the Shires strategic and operationalneeds.
Aqualification in Human Resources, Employment Law or other relevantdiscipline is desirable, and a current unrestricted WADriver's Licence are essential for this role.
Part-timeoptions will be considered for the right candidate, provided therole responsibilities can be fully met.
Moreinformation about the position and the requirements are inthePosition Description at the bottomof this page.
Salary andBenefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition tothecompetitiveannual salary range indicated at the topof this page (inclusive of allowances and superannuation, dependenton skills and experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefitsincluding:
* 6 weeksannual leave
* 12%superannuation with the options to co-contribute up to afurther 5%
* Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
* 11public holidays, plus 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
* Flexibleworking arrangements
* Shireprovided corporate uniforms
* Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
Please notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.
APPLYNOW
If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click the'Apply' button at the bottom of thispage or contact WendyTapper, our Executive Manager Human Resources andSafetyon for a confidentialdiscussion.
Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement — acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.
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