Onboarding Officer

Onboarding Officer

Job No.: 692709

Location: 211 Wellington Road Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed Term until December 2026 with a possibility ofan extension to ongoing

Remuneration: $86344 - $$99179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Recruitment Support Coordinator the Onboarding Officer ensures a smooth transition for new hires and current staff moving into new roles by managing pre-commencement checks and processes. This role focuses on overseeing onboarding documentation and ensuring seamless payroll setup for new employees. This role will also support the broader administrative duties performed by the Recruitment Support team.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage employment checks for new staff
• Verify and process onboarding documents including contracts tax forms and background checks
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate and complete paperwork
• Address onboarding inquiries promptly and professionally
• Generate and present onboarding metrics reports to HR management
• Provide high-level customer service and ensure compliance with policies and regulations

Proven administrative and organisational expertise a strong commitment to exceptional customer service and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. Recruitment experience is required. Refer to the Position Description for full details.

Join our team and contribute to creating a welcoming onboarding experience for new hires!

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Rowena King Recruitment Manager

Position Description:Onboarding Officer

Applications Close: Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled no earlier than Wednesday 6th May 2026 11:59 PM AEST

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