Recruitment Administrator

Job No: BC3156
Location: Blacktown, NSW

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 $22.6 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 looking for a dedicated and skilled Recruitment Administrator to join our dynamic People and Culture team at Blacktown City Council. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute to our Human Resource Services team on a permanent, full-time basis. 

As a Recruitment Administrator, you will be a crucial part of our end-to-end recruitment service for Council. You will liaise with external recruitment services as required for onboarding contractors, be responsible for onboarding new employees in a timely manner, attend to incoming requests and correspondence, and refer to appropriate personnel Managing records in accordance with Council’s Record Management Procedures.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field (Certificate or above) and/or demonstrated relevant experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of online recruitment systems
  • Well-developed communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work productively and collaboratively within a fast paced cross-functional environment
  • Current class C driver's licence.

Desirable:

  • Experience using ERP systems such as TechnologyOne, SCOUT etc.
  • Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Sound knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government legislation impacting on Human Resources and recruitment
  • Experience in website content management
  • Strong 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 meet tight deadlines. 

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 $1,451.97 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 superannuation contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, 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, well-being, and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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    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:           Thursday 10 April 2025, 11.59pm    

Contact officer:       Anne-Margaret Laverack on 9839 6884

Internal ref:              BCC1808

 

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