APS5 HR/Recruitment Advisor

Capital Recruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Recruit is seeking an organised APS5 HR Officer to join a busy People team within an Australian Government agency in Canberra. The role focuses on coordinating recruitment activities, providing HR support, and ensuring smooth onboarding and documentation for state agencies.

You will work with HR colleagues and hiring managers, maintaining records, and contributing to a capable workforce. Six-month labour-hire contract with a strong chance of extension for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration or a similar people-focused role in a Government setting
• Experience using eRecruit is highly advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including preparing documentation, managing vacancies and supporting recruitment processes from commencement through to onboarding
• Liaising with hiring managers and candidates to provide updates, respond to enquiries and coordinate recruitment activities
• Preparing employment documentation, correspondence and other HR-related materials
• Supporting onboarding and pre-employment checks, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate employee and recruitment records, databases and HR systems

Skills

Recruitment coordination

HR administration

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

eRecruit

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive APS5 HR Officer to join the People team of a growing Australian Government agency. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in recruitment coordination or general HR support who enjoys working in a busy environment, building relationships and helping deliver effective people services. Working within a developing agency you'll support recruitment and HR activities that contribute to building and maintaining a capable workforce. You'll work closely with HR colleagues, hiring managers and other stakeholders to coordinate processes, provide advice and ensure recruitment activities run smoothly. This is a six-month labour-hire contract with a strong chance of extension.

Duties

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including preparing documentation, managing vacancies and supporting recruitment processes from commencement through to onboarding.
• Liaising with hiring managers and candidates to provide updates, respond to enquiries and coordinate recruitment activities.
• Preparing employment documentation, correspondence and other HR-related materials.
• Supporting onboarding and pre-employment checks, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate employee and recruitment records, databases and HR systems.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring

• Experience in recruitment coordination, HR administration or a similar people-focused role in a Government setting
• Experience using eRecruit is highly advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Diversity and Inclusion: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Your unique perspective and talents are valuable to us, and we encourage you to apply.