People & Culture - Administration and Support

Who is the Compass Institute?

The Compass Institute is a South East Queensland Charity dedicated to providing support for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Compass uses an innovative further education model that enables young people with a disability to make a smooth transition from school to an increasingly independent future. Our programs promote physical, mental and emotional well-being empowering these young people to take up opportunities as they arise.

Our vision for Compass is “Changing Lives”. As individuals, as an organisation and as a community, we can strive to develop equality in lifestyle, opportunity, integration and access for all people.

Why should you join the Compass Institute?

• If you are passionate about being part of a team who positively impact the lives of others each day - this is the role for you!
• Compass is a values-based organisation and we focus all our effort on supporting our trainees (clients) to have choice and control.
• We are a supportive team who have fun, we are empowered and creative.
• There are salary packaging options of up to $15,900 pa as a not for profit.
• Employee Assistance Program and personal development opportunities.
• Compass is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.

A bit about the P&C Administration and Support role:

They say ‘variety it the spice of life’…this role delivers! As primary support to the P&C Manager, each day will bring something new. It is a role for an organised and proactive administration star, who understands the importance of confidentiality, professional boundaries and work ethics.

Located across our Offices in Palmwoods/Birtinya, our new Super Star will quickly build strong organisational and industry award knowledge to enable them to effectively:

• Support People & Culture Manager on a variety of day-to-day tasks.
• Provide administrative support for the recruitment process, including phone screening, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and reporting on recruitment progress.
• Assist with on-boarding new employees, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Manage compliance and the uploading of employment documents.
• Maintain and update Roubler software, to ensure accurate employee information.
• Assign mandatory e-training modules and monitor completion dates.
• Monitor “new employee” induction packs and version control polices/procedures.
• Ensure WH&S site orientation checklists are completed and hard copies saved.
• Provide administrative support 1 day per week, to payroll services.
• This role will be permanent part time 2 days per week, with a 3rd day added to cover Maternity leave for approx. 6 months. This will be reviewed and extended as needed.

A bit about what our successful candidate will bring to our team….you will:

• have a minimum of 1 years experience in an autonomous Administration role.
• be able to demonstrate exceptional administration and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• be proactive, have brilliant time management and deliver to deadlines.
• be honest and trustworthy, understand the importance of confidentiality and the sensitivity of the role.
• love people, be an exceptional communicator and enjoy a fast-paced working environment where no day is the same.
• hold or be willing to obtain a positive notice from the Department of Communities, Disability Services (Yellow Card) and Working with Children Check (Blue card)
• Have a drivers license and have a car as you may need to work from various locations from time to time.

If you are ready to join our passionate team - then apply here:

Please send us a compelling overview of why you will be the best person for the role and submit via the Seek application process. If you would like more information on this role, please email Cara (P&C Manager) on [email protected]