Are you about to graduate or have recently completed your degree in Human Resources or a related discipline? This is your chance to launch your HR career with a leading disability services provider that values growth, learning, and making a difference.

About the Role

As a People Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and engagement activities. You will be based in Oakleigh but will support our teams across Dandenong South, Cheltenham, and Geelong – some occasional travel to these sites may be required. This is a 12 month maximum term opportunity at 38 hours per week.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive People, Learning & Culture team and will work closely with experienced HR professionals who will mentor you as you learn. You will report to the Manager – Employment & Engagement and play an important role in ensuring our HR processes run smoothly while delivering a great experience for candidates and employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping to coordinate recruitment processes – scheduling interviews, preparing guides, and supporting group interview activities.
• Responding to employee and candidate enquiries via phone, email, and web in a professional and helpful way.
• Collecting and uploading probity checks and other required documentation for new employees.
• Keeping employee records, training logs, and accreditations up-to-date in our HR systems.
• Assisting with employee recognition events – printing certificates, preparing morning teas, and celebrating milestones.
• Coordinating training activities including room bookings, catering, and processing invoices.
• Preparing and sending new starter packs to welcome new employees.
• Supporting engagement activities and other People & Culture initiatives.

About You

You’re enthusiastic, organised, and excited to kickstart your HR career. You enjoy helping others, are tech-savvy, and are willing to learn.

You’ll also bring:

• A degree (or soon-to-be completed qualification) in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in HR and supporting people initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Great communication skills – written and verbal.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the confidence to work independently and in a team.

Previous HR experience isn’t required — we’ll provide training and support so you can grow into the role.

Why you’ll love working with us

The Disability Trust is one of Australia’s leading for-purposes organisations, with a rich history of disability advocacy and providing person-centred supports. We offer you more than just a job – you’re contributing to inclusion, independence and opportunities for people to thrive. In addition to offering you a role where you can make real and meaningful impact, we will reward you with:

• A base salary of $65,000 to $75,000 (excl. superannuation), dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year, plus 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
• An additional paid day off to enjoy your birthday
• Access to our exclusive Fitness Passport program for you and your immediate family
• Flexible public holiday leave to celebrate days of religious or cultural significance
• An abundance of professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and members of your immediate family

Applications close 29 September at 5pm.