People & Culture Officer - WHS presso City of Parramatta Council

About the role 

As the P&C Officer-WHS you will be responsible for undertaking administrative activities with a strong focus on providing support to the Work Health and Safety (WHS) team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide general assistance across the PC&P team, including WHS program coordination, injury management, safety audits and seamless support during peak workloads. 
• Maintain accurate WHS records, registers, and documentation in line with Council policies and legislation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to ensure timely delivery of WHS services. 
• Coordinate WHS Committee meetings and support training, campaigns, and communications.
• Ensure data accuracy across HR and WHS systems, manage documentation workflows, process invoices, and contribute to policy development and procedural reviews.

About You 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and/or experience in a comparable role. 
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role within Human Resources, WHS administration or support roles. 
• Previous experience using business database applications such as WHS or HR.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels whilst maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. 
• High computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office, with experience in managing online reporting portals and maintaining data accuracy. 
• Proven ability to manage time effectively while adapting to changing priorities and workload demands. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, using initiative and versatility to resolve support-related challenges.

What’s on offer 

Term Contract Opportunity until January 2026. 

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $82,692 to $91,067 plus 12% superannuation.

 

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: 

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) 

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Paul Willingham on 0414 939 033 or email [email protected]

How to apply 

Candidates must apply online, please attach a cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role. 

 Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 16^th September 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.  

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.