Your Opportunity

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Officer (Graduate Role)

Are you a recent graduate—or currently working towards a qualification in Human Resources or a related field? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our HR team as a Human Resources Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in a supportive environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience across key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance. If you're eager to develop your skills and contribute to a positive workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you. This is a permanent full-time position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Your Contribution

As a Graduate or working towards becoming a Graduate in Human Resources, you will be a valuable member of a dynamic team, contributing to our operational success and providing quality service to our employees.

Under the guidance of an experienced team, you will be exposed to a variety of roles within the People and Culture section and assist with a variety of personnel services. This can include areas such as end-to-end recruitment, maintaining employee records, employee inductions, training and development, internal communications, employee relations and Work Health Safety and Wellbeing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the end-to-end recruitment processes (recruitment episodes)
• Work within the TAIHS framework of People & Culture (HR) policies and procedures
• Provide assistance to Managers with development of position descriptions, request to recruit documentation, and recruitment process/policies and procedures
• Assist with communications, employment agreements, change of conditions letters and all other documentation as required
• Maintain employee records and data according to applicable policies and procedures
• Review/develop, compliance policies and procedures
• Assisting with the coordination of training and compliance of registrations, licences and mandatory training
• Undertake general People & Culture (HR) administration tasks as required in line with the TAIHS Workforce Strategy
• Provide assistance with weekly payroll checks
• Support with staff engagement initiatives

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications or proof of working towards obtaining a Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV in Human Resources
• Knowledge of Awards, Industrial Relations, Fair Work Act and compliance issues
• Demonstrated understanding of the historical and contemporary issues and challenges relevant to the Aboriginal and Islander communities, organisations and individuals
• Ability to perform effectively in a demanding and dynamic environment/role and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, determine priorities and manage workloads in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives
• High level interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to problem solve and negotiate positive outcomes
• Demonstrated competence in use of Business technology and desktop applications; internet, Microsoft word, spreadsheet, and database packages
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong commitment to confidentiality

Benefits of working with TAIHS

TAIHS provides access to an employee assistance program and access to learning and development opportunities. Your employment experience with TAIHS will include work-life balance with competitive salary and benefits, generous leave entitlements, career progression opportunities and the chance to make a difference to the people and communities.

TAIHS is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employees demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people communicate effectively and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

TAIHS acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be a culturally capable organisation. We are an inclusive, equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

How to Apply:

Please visit the TAIHS Careers Page for more information and Position Description at: https://www.taihs.net.au/working-with-taihs/

You must submit the below documentation;

• CV/Resume
• One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 5:00pm

Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.taihs.net.au/

THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED ROLE FOR INDIGENOUS AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE.