• $66,081.45 Full Time Base Salary (pro-rata for part time hours) + 11.5% superannuation + generous salary packaging options
• 4/5 days per week (0.8 FTE - 1 FTE)
• 2-Year Fixed Term contract with a view to permanency
• Based in Melbourne

About the Baker Institute

The Baker Heart Diabetes Institute is Australia’s only medical research institute focused on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and heart disease.

The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is an independent, internationally-renowned medical research facility, with a history spanning more than 90 years. The Institute's work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The Baker Institute is the nation’s first multi-disciplinary organisation tackling the deadly trio of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease through research, education and patient care.

It’s an exciting time to join Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute as we head toward our Centenary in 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic HR Coordinator to join our supportive and friendly HR team.

The HR Department is integral to supporting the research agenda that forms the Baker Institute’s mission. We provide customer focused services across the full gamut of the HR spectrum to the Baker Institute and AMREP AS.

The HR Coordinator will work closely alongside and support the Senior HR Business Partner and broader team to provide customer-focused HR services to the Institute. The Institute is made up of a number of leading research, scientific and specialist clinical teams and professional services. In this role you will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of Human Resources. As the HR Coordinator you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge with ongoing mentorship and support from experienced HR leaders.

Key Duties

In this role key duties include:

• Preparing employee contracts
• Entering new employee details into the HRIS (TechOneHR)and

• Coordinating HR inductions for all new employees and unpaid appointments
• Coordinating administration related to all other aspects of unpaid appointments, including volunteers, placement students, collaborators, visiting scientists and researchers and honorary appointees
• Organising incoming postgraduate and work experience students
• Completing operational tasks including:
• Providing administrative support as required.

This is a great opportunity to kick start your HR career within a friendly and supportive team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, are eager to learn and enjoy getting involved in lots of different HR administrative tasks and projects then this is the role for you.

Skills and Experience:

You will:

• Have previously worked as an HR Administrator/Coordinator and/or have completed a HR or related undergraduate degree/qualification
• Have experience within HR Administration and comfortale using HRIS systems
• Have an understanding of The Fair Work Act and relevant Australian legislation
• Actively demonstrate a customer-centric approach in everything that you do
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to stakeholders at all levels.
• Have a high level of attention to detail, organisation and time management skills
• Have the ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Have a demonstrated ability to participate positively in a team environment

Benefits

Working at the Baker Institute offers generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, staff gym, and an active social club as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and within walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Applications should include a current resume, quoting reference (NM01). For a position description or further information, please visit our website at: https://www.baker.edu.au/career.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian working rights.

Please note offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a police check prior to commencement in the position.

We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so, please apply without delay.

The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for roles within the Institute. We value diversity, inclusivity, gender equity and we promote family friendly practices. We are a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).

Contact Details

Niamh McCarthy

Senior HR Partner
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
[email protected]