Junee Shire Council is seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Business Support Officer (WHS & HR) to provide administrative, compliance and systems support across Council's Work Health and Safety, Human Resources, Training and Staff Development functions.

This is a permanent full-time position working 35 hours per week, reporting to the Risk Manager. The role will contribute to maintaining workforce compliance, employee records, training and competency systems, workplace safety programs and organisational reporting processes.

About the role

This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple business functions, maintaining accurate systems and records, supporting employees and helping an organisation meet its safety, workforce and compliance obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with the administration of Council's WHS management system.
- Supporting incident reporting, investigations and corrective action tracking.
- Preparing WHS reports, statistics, dashboards, meeting agendas and minutes.
- Assisting with workplace inspections, audits, toolbox talks and safety meetings.
- Supporting contractor, induction and workplace compliance processes.
- Providing administrative support for recruitment, onboarding and employee enquiries.
- Maintaining confidential employee records, personnel files and HR systems.
- Coordinating training bookings, enrolments and attendance records.
- Maintaining training matrices, competency records and employee licence and ticket registers.
- Monitoring mandatory training and following up outstanding requirements.
- Assisting with policies, procedures, forms, audits and organisational reporting.
- Providing administrative support for workers compensation and return-to-work processes.




- Contributing to projects and initiatives that improve workplace safety, employee experience and organisational capability.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- An understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice.
- The ability to use and maintain digital HR, WHS and training systems.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes and statistical information.
- Sound judgement when handling confidential employee and organisational information.
- Robust customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, contractors and external stakeholders.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Applicants must hold a current Class C NSW Driver Licence. Previous local government experience, Return to Work Coordinator training or experience, and a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or Human Resources Management would be highly regarded.

This is an excellent opportunity for an administration professional with an interest in workplace safety, people management and organisational improvement to contribute to a safe, capable and engaged Council workforce.

For further information, a copy of the position description or confidential enquiries about the position, please contact Council's Risk Manager, Jonty Bruce, at **@junee.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close 11:59pm Sunday 23rd August 2026.

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📌 Business Support Officer (WHS & HR) (Junee)
🏢 Junee Shire Council
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