Culture and Capability Support Officer (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

Join our Culture and Capability team as a Culture and Capability Support Officer on a Secondment for up to 4 months. You will provide high-level administrative support and be the organisational wizard who ensures that training events run like clockwork, and that all Culture and Capability-related matters are well-documented.

Working alongside a committed team, reporting to the Senior Coordinator Culture and Capability, we are seeking an adaptable, and approachable person.

This is a diverse role that includes:

• coordination and administration of the training schedule
• collation and reporting
• assistance in the areas of staff development
• liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• developing culture and capability programs for delivery, including monitoring outcomes and providing recommendations for improvements.

Ready to take on this role without the need for capes or superpowers? Apply now and be the vital support we need in our team!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated relevant experience
• Experience in the use of various computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel)
• Experience in administering Learning Management System functions such as recording training and setting up events
• Ability to work within a small, dynamic and fast- paced team environment
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service
• Well-developed communication and negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of Council’s roles and functions for the community
• Support the facilitation of training events such as Apprentice and Trainee Induction and Apprentice Development Day
• Availability to work flexible working hours
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Business Administration and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

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 $1,316.09 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 25 April 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Bianca Devine on 9839 6921

Internal ref:              BCC874 - Term contract for up to 4 months