Are you a motivated and compassionate HR professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? Join us at St Carthage’s Community Care where your contribution to people and culture truly matters.

We are currently seeking a part-time (30hrs/week) HR Officer to deliver high-quality HR services across our organisation. This pivotal role is based in our office in Goonellabah and supports the HR Business Partner by managing operational HR functions—ensuring smooth, compliant, and effective HR processes that align with our values and strategic goals.

About the Role

As the HR Officer, you'll be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, supporting both managers and employees with advice, documentation, and process coordination. Your work will span HR administration, recruitment, compliance, employee relations, training coordination, and reporting.

You'll also contribute to the positive workplace culture we’re proud of—built on compassion, inclusion, accountability, and courage.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

Maintain accurate employee records and manage onboarding processes.

Support recruitment processes: job ads, candidate shortlisting, interviews, and reference checks.

Policy & Compliance

Ensure HR policies meet Australian workplace laws and industry standards.

Assist with audits and mandatory reporting.

Employee Support

Be the go-to for HR enquiries and frontline employee relations.

Manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work programs.

Training & Development

Organise internal and external training programs.

Monitor compliance with mandatory learning requirements.

HR Reporting

Track and report on HR metrics like turnover and absenteeism.

Present operational updates to HRBP and Business Owners.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Criteria

Minimum Certificate IV or Diploma in Human Resources or a related field.

Minimum 2 years of hands-on HR experience.

Proficient with navigating HRIS and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).

Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and time management skills.

Desirable

Bachelors in Human Resources Management

Experience in NFP, Aged Care, Disability or Community Care sectors.

Knowledge of SCHADS Award and Nurses Award.

AHRI membership

Additional Requirements

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Check

Valid NSW Driver's Licence

What You'll Bring

A solution-focused mindset and proactive approach to HR service delivery.

Professional integrity and a strong understanding of confidentiality.

The ability to build strong, supportive relationships across all levels.

A commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

Why Join Us?

At St Carthage’s Community Care we care about your professional development, wellbeing, and the difference you make every day. We offer salary sacrifice benefits and flexible approach to work. You'll be part of a team that supports, challenges, and uplifts—because together, we’re better.

Ready to apply?
Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.