Join a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in the community and the lives of older Australians.

Burnie Brae is seeking a HR Officer to join our friendly and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a highly respected not-for-profit organisation with 40 years of service to the North Brisbane community.

About Us

Burnie Brae is a trusted, well-established, not-for-profit organisation. We are passionate about delivering excellent customer care and offer a suite of community services, including Transport, Homecare, Home Maintenance, Day Respite, Member activities and more. In 2022, Burnie Brae was recognised at the National Excellence in Aged Care Awards for our unique and holistic service delivery approach. Our approach places our clients and members at the centre of everything we do.

At the heart of our success in making our Vision a reality is our passionate team of staff and volunteers and that is where you come in.

We are looking for a person who can bring the same passion in supporting our staff and to help grow and shape Burnie Brae as an Employer of Choice.

About the Role

The HR Officer will work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure HR policies, processes, and practices are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals. This role requires someone who takes initiative, shows strong ownership, and is committed to supporting our people to thrive. We are looking for someone who is willing to go the extra mile to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice in line with current legislation, Awards, and internal policies
• Support recruitment activities from advertising to onboarding for both staff and volunteers
• Assist with performance management and employee relations
• Prepare employment contracts and coordinate inductions via our HRIS (UKG)
• Maintain and update employee records in our HRIS
• Manage volunteer onboarding, documentation, and compliance
• Support payroll processing and probation review cycles
• Ensure HR documentation meets compliance and audit standards
• Coordinate work placements and exit interviews
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture aligned with Burnie Brae’s values

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2–3 years’ HR experience in a generalist or advisory role
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality while providing balanced and impartial HR advice to employees and managers
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and compliance
• Strong commitment to ethical conduct, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of work
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to resolving issues effectively and efficiently
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and importance of meeting deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Experience in aged care or not-for-profit sector (highly regarded)
• Current QLD Driver’s Licence

Why Join Burnie Brae?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
• Competitive salary with access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Make a genuine difference in the community

Ready to Apply?
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Your application will include answers to the following:

• How many years of experience do you have in Human Resources?
• What is your expected annual base salary?