• Make a difference to the lives of Australian children through supporting their education
• Join our team supporting HR to deliver excellent team member experiences
• Temporary full-time role (12-month contract)
• Sydney, CBD

The Smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australians to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

We are currently seeking a Human Resources and WHS Administrator for a full-time 12-month contract. Reporting to the National Manager, Human Resources, and working with a dedicated, energised and passionate team in a fast-paced environment, you’ll provide support to your HR team members and the wonderful Smith Family team nationally.

About our role

• Support all recruitment-related administration (including managing recruitment inbox, posting job ads, keeping records up to date, report generation, and email follow-ups)
• Write contracts, send new starter paperwork, and follow up onboarding documentation, including Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and Visa validation
• Send new starters their welcome email and login details and ensure systems are updated
• Monitor Working with Children Check and Police Check expiries and follow up with team members to ensure their checks are renewed
• Assisting team members/managers with timesheets including leave queries, offboarding, and general queries
• Support the administration of Work Health and Safety matters and related activities
• Assist in the review of workplace audits, hazards, near misses, injuries, and incident monthly reports

About you

It takes a special kind of person to be our Human Resources and WHS Administrator. Our successful candidate will bring the following:

• Experience within an HR team and knowledge of current HR practices
• High level of interpersonal communication skills
• Positive, engaging and supportive approach to helping the team
• Demonstrated experience in administration
• Willingness to cover a wide range of tasks in cooperation with others
• Ability to work under pressure with competing deadlines and priorities
• Ability to develop and maintain effective work systems
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of an HRIS is desirable
• Completion of Tertiary qualification in HR-related study is desirable, not essential

About our culture

The Smith Family has team members at the heart of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. You’ll also enjoy other benefits, such as tax concessions, flexible working arrangements, and a purpose-driven culture.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description attached. For any other information, please contact Lee Grewal at [email protected] using the subject line: Human Resources / Work Health and Safety Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

A position description is attached.