• Hybrid / Flexible Working options. 24 month FT contract
• Salary packaging approx. $96,000 (inc super and salary packaging)
• Chance to get your start in HR or build on your HR experience in the NFP sector

The Opportunity

The People & Culture team at CARE Australia is looking for a highly motivated and organised HR administrator!

Are you a detail-orientated, people-focused professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the workplace? If so, read on.

CARE Australia (part of CARE International) is an international aid organisation working to defeat global poverty by supporting women to create lasting change in their communities around the world.

Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture and working closely with both the Head and P&C Advisor, you will act as the first point of contact for all P&C related queries. This role will play an important part in the delivery of employee experience at CARE Australia. In this busy, varied role you will provide support with all aspects of the employee life cycle. This role may also assist with administration support to other key stakeholders within CARE.

Your daily responsibilities will include a variety of administrative tasks such as processing new starters and leavers, contractual changes, supporting recruitment, managing databases, reporting onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development and more.

Key Responsibilities include:

• General HR administration covering the employee life cycle, database management, reporting and checklists to ensure compliance
• Coordinating the onboarding and offboarding of employees including preparing and facilitating employment contracts and other letters related to the employee lifecycle and managing pre-employment checks
• Recruitment and sourcing administration and coordination in partnership with hiring managers
• Providing general administrative support to the P&C team, including performance management and training and development activities
• Taking a lead role in ensuring high standards and adherence to quality and safety procedures
• Supporting people leaders with recruitment related systems and processes
• Support the administration of People & Culture initiatives and programs and more!

Ideally you will have:

• Exceptional support, organisational and administration skills
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and proven high level time management skills including the ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and experience with HRIS (or other database) systems including regular reporting
• Experience supporting a People & Culture team with administration and P&C processes
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Previous experience within a NFP will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of SCHADS Award (desirable)

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys coordinating and supporting people and processes! Ideally, you will have prior experience in recruitment or HR support roles. We may also consider applications from strong administrators who have an interest in HR and aligned experiences from their career to date.

Why work with us?

In addition to gaining experience and honing your skills, this position offers opportunities for growth and education. We are seeking someone who is passionate about their work and ready to drive positive changes within the sector and within our team. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, then we encourage you to apply today!

Additional benefits include:

• Generous base salary including 17.5% annual leave loading
• Increase your take home pay through salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free) - for more information, visit Advantage Salary Packaging
• A flexible and supportive working environment including working from home options to support work-life balance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to swap public holidays

• Additional personal leave and annual leave in excess of National Employment Standards

How to apply:

For more information on this opportunity and to review the position description go to www.care.org.au/careers.

To apply please click Apply Now and attach your CV and short cover letter.

This will be a rolling recruitment process, with shortlisting and interviews being completed as applications are received. Don’t delay. Apply now.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Questions about the role?

Please contact Kate Cain, People & Culture Advisor – [email protected] using the subject line: People & Culture Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs

Terms and conditions for Australian-based staff:

Please note all CARE Australia employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.

CARE Australia will seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Australia requesting the information specified above.

CARE Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people living with a disability and/or have lived experience of disability. We also encourage Pacific Islander people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

Should you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know.

A position description is attached.