People, Culture and Safety Coordinator

Shire of Broome

Broome, Broome and Kimberley WA

Consulting and Generalist HR (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Package of 109,966 to 126,393 Inc. Housing + Super

Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!

At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, Engaging, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).

Our Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, hands-on people professional to support the Manager PandC and lead the day to day operations of the PandC team in the newly created role of People, Culture and Safety Coordinator. In this role you will responsible for providing advice and support to line managers and coordinating recruitment and selection processes, performance management processes, WHS compliance and overseeing LandD program delivery.  You will work both with line managers and the PandC team to deliver effective strategies that foster a positive workplace culture and support organisational goals.  

Further information about the role is found in the Position Description here: People, Culture and Safety Coordinator

What you will bring:

Our ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary HR qualifications (or substantial experience in a similar role to at least 5 years)

Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team to deliver organisational objectives

Knowledge of current state and federal employment legislation and industrial instruments and an ability to interpret them

Ability and experience managing employee issues

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

A positive, proactive and continuous improvement mindset and

Ideally, previous experience in Local Government and Post Graduate qualifications

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles.  You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at the Shire of Broome.

What we Offer:

Working for the Shire of Broome means you will enjoy:

98,303 to 114,730 base salary per annum depending on experience and skills

In addition to base salary there are generous allowances (11,663 pa Broome Location Allowance (Rental Assistance) or more for Mortgage Assistance (18,865) in addition to generous employer matched superannuation benefits.

Leave entitlements well above industry minimums, including additional annual leave and monthly rostered days off to giving you every opportunity to enjoy that Broome lifestyle!

Salary sacrifice options for rental assistance, mortgage interest and more.

Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.

A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as Pilates and Yoga.

An active and engaging social club.

Relocation assistance considered for candidates outside Broome.

The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume that best demonstrates your suitability for this position, as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications for this position are to be received no later than 4:00pm Friday 24th July 2026.

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For more information contact People and Culture on 0891913456 or hr@broome.wa.gov.au