Human Resources Coordinator

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories
• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The Human Resources Coordinator maintains Human Resources (HR) data and records and provides effective and efficient delivery of support to key HR transactional processes including recruitment and onboarding, learning and development, and separation management. This role supports the Human Resources team through the provision of administrative and operational services to enable effective HR operations.

This role is full time and fixed-term (12 months) at ACECQA Band 3/4 ($79,999- $99,174).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Demonstrated capability in a human resources administration, recruitment administration or coordination role supported by a relevant qualification or equivalent work experience.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and follow-through within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in data entry and administration in a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or recruitment system.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Proven communication skills in a human resources environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, managers, staff and external vendors/providers.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team, be proactive and take ownership of own work.

While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:

• Experience with or ability to quickly develop an understanding of enterprise record keeping, finance, human resources systems (e.g. TechOne, Content Manager / TRIM).
• Experience in iChris or Chris21.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Human Resources Coordinator vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Provide the details of at least two referees who have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment.

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process please email the HR team at recruitment@ acecqa.gov.au.

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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