HR and Safety Officer

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HR and Safety Officer - Part Time

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 Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all age groups to apply.
The Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of
S
afety,
T
eamwork,
A
ccountability,
C
ommunication, and
R
espect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced HR & Safety Officer to join our Human Resources and Safety Team. The position will be responsible for partnering with leaders and employees across the Shire and providing proactive and responsive advice on all people matters, including the interpretation and application of employment conditions, compliance, employee relations, organisation development, policies, organisational directives and procedures.

Your Responsibilities Include a Need To

• Provide support and accurate consistent HR information to relevant management and employees on the full range of employment functions including recruitment, engagement, employee benefits, retention, employment relations and professional development; ensuring compliance at all times with organisational directives and business objectives;
• Develop an effective business partnership with key stakeholders and partner with department leaders to understand their business requirements, identify trends, develop solutions and strategies to meet their long-term operational requirements;
• Coordinate and participate in corporate induction processes for all employees and contractors, and provide other in-house HR related training and workshops to assist organisational understanding of HR requirements where appropriate;
• Interpret and assist to draft HR policies, programs and practices to ensure alignment with relevant legislation to mitigate risk and support best practice compliance;
• Manage the HR and Recruitment queries via inboxes and provide immediate and accurate feedback on all HR processes, procedures and initiatives;
• Provide sound advice on compliance across all aspects of the employment relationship;
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters fairly and efficiently, referring them to Senior HR Partners as appropriate;
• Maintain relevant human resources records, information and databases and provide accurate human resource reports and analytics for management to make decisions and raise issues and concerns;
• Leverage technology to streamline efficiency and enhance employee experience and work practices;
• Conduct and report results on internal employee surveys;
• Keep all position descriptions up to date, relevant and in line with organisation requirements, seek input and approval from managers and directors;
• Complete all performance development review processes in your area of business, identify skills gaps and recommend workforce solutions that meet the Shires strategic and operational needs.

A qualification in Human Resources, Employment Law or other relevant discipline is desirable, and a current unrestricted WA Driver's Licence are essential for this role.

Part-time options will be considered for the right candidate, provided the role responsibilities can be fully met.

More information about the position and the requirements are in the
Position Description
at the bottom of this page.

Salary And Benefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive of allowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 12% superannuation with the options to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 11 public holidays, plus 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Shire provided corporate uniforms
• Opportunities for professional development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

APPLY NOW
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the
'Apply'
button at the bottom of this page or contact Wendy Tapper, our Executive Manager Human Resources and Safety on for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement
— acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.
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