HR Officer (6-12-month Parental Leave Cover)

Orion Care
Keswick, SA
A$35-$45 p/h
Human Resources & Recruitment → Consulting & Generalist HR
Full-time
On-site

Posted 13 days ago


About us
We create inclusive, sustainable local communities where people with complex care needs can thrive. Our mission is to make high-quality supports and homes accessible, empowering independence.
Values: Sincere, Trusted, Attentive, Respectful, Supportive.

The opportunity
We're after a proactive HR Officer to keep day-to-day people ops humming during a parental leave period. You'll be the first stop for HR admin, recruitment coordination, onboarding, compliance checks and HRIS accuracy across support worker, nursing and corporate teams.

What you'll do

Coordinate recruitment admin: job ads, screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, offers and contracts.

Run onboarding/offboarding: NDIS Worker Screening, WWCC, Police Checks, immunisations, induction logistics, equipment and systems access.

Maintain HRIS and personnel files; track probations, licenses, training, and compliance expiries.

Prepare letters, variations, policy acknowledgements and simple reports (headcount, vacancies, leave, turnover).

Support payroll with data accuracy (new starters, changes, terminations) and basic award/time & attendance queries (SCHADS exposure ideal).

Working knowledge of the SCHADS Award is required for payroll support and award interpretation.

Provide first-line HR support and escalate matters appropriately; take minutes and document case notes for performance/conduct processes.

Arrange micro-training/toolbox sessions and assist WHS/Clinical Quality with incident follow-ups and RTW coordination admin.

Contribute to continuous improvement of forms, checklists and workflows.

What you'll bring

Experience in an HR Officer/Coordinator role (healthcare, community services, aged care or NDIS preferred).

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an HR Officer/Coordinator role is required.

Working knowledge of the Fair Work system; confident with HR admin and documentation.

Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and service mindset.

Comfortable with HRIS and Microsoft 365; basic reporting skills.

Calm, solution-focused style aligned to our values.

Mandatory checks & requirements

NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check (state-based), recent National Police Check.

All mandatory background checks must be current and held at the time of application.

Current Australian work rights and driver's licence; ability to visit sites as needed.

Evidence of required immunisations (e.g., COVID-19/Influenza).

Why join us

Purposeful work supporting participants with complex needs.

Supportive, values-led team; sensible flexibility and practical PD.

Competitive remuneration + super (salary packaging if eligible).

How to apply
Send your CV and a brief cover note to [[email protected]] with subject "HR Officer – Parental Leave Cover". Applications close [DD Month YYYY] (we'll interview as we go).

Inclusion
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, mature-aged workers, and LGBTQIA+ candidates.


About Orion Care

Keswick, SA, Australia

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