HR Administration Officer

Part Time 0.5 FTE Fixed Term 6 months SCHADS Level 4 Salary Packaging Inner East Melbourne Fixed term position until January 2027

About Refuge Victoria

Refuge Victoria is a leading not-for-profit specialist family violence organisation providing refuge and crisis accommodation to women and children escaping family violence. With a proud history of over 40 years we are Victorias largest provider of crisis accommodation operating three core and cluster refuges 15 refuge properties and holding nomination rights to 35 transitional houses.

We are committed to a strengths-based approach that centres the voices of women and children.

Our services are inclusive and culturally safe and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improving outcomes for those who need us most.

The Opportunity

Were seeking an organised people-focused HR professional to join our Corporate Services team on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE) supporting the Human Resources department with recruitment learning and development and general office administration.

Reporting to the Director of People and Culture youll play a key role in keeping our recruitment processes running smoothly supporting onboarding for new starters coordinating learning and development initiatives and contributing to a safe and well-run office environment.

This role is for a 6 month fixed term period

This is one of two complementary 0.5 FTE HR Administration positions that together support the full breadth of our HR function. This role focuses on recruitment onboarding learning & development and health safety and wellbeing administration.

How youll make an impact

This is a hands-on people-focused role where no two days look exactly the same. Youll play an important part in supporting a positive employee experience across the full HR lifecycle including:

• Finding great people supporting end-to-end recruitment from advertising roles and coordinating interviews through to helping new starters feel welcomed and ready to thrive.
• Experience in recruitment general HR administration or an HR helpdesk role.Minimum 3 years general HR administration experience.
• Strong administration coordination and record-keeping skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracyProving generalist HR administration support across employee records processes documentation and day-to-day enquiries.
• Being a go-to support across the office assisting with general office administration and helping create a workplace that feels organised welcoming and connected.

About You

As a small and passionate team were looking for someone with a can-do attitude and enjoys being part of a collaborative team focused environment. This opportunity is for an experienced and proactive HR generalist who is friendly approachable and is comfortable with a range of responsibilities in a fast-paced purpose driven environment.

You will bring

Essential

• Experience in recruitment general HR administration or an HR helpdesk role
• 3 years general HR administration experience
• Strong administration coordination and record-keeping skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A collaborative professional approach and high level of motivation

Desirable

• 2 years end-to-end recruitment experience
• Post-secondary qualification in Business or a related discipline
• Familiarity with HR/compliance systems (Employment Hero highly desirable)
• Culture AMP or survey system experience
• Knowledge of the SCHADS Award and modern awards / Fair Work legislation
• Experience in the family violence not-for-profit or community services sector
• Experience in a similar role or relevant experience of 2 years within HR and Office admin

Whats on Offer

• Salary at SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation.
• Up to $15900 salary packaging $2650 meals and entertainment
• Fixed term 6 months part time role
• Modern Offices Inner east Melbourne suburbs
• Friendly work environment with regular supervision and professional development

Other Requirements

Refuge Victoria conducts safety screening for allpreferred applicants including:

• Australian Criminal History Check (and International Criminal History Check where applicable)
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Full Victorian Drivers Licence

Join Us

At Refuge Victoria we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds LGBTQIA communities people with a disability and those with lived experience of family violence.

To apply please submit:

• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
• Your resume outlining relevant experience

Please email if you have any questions.