Graduate HR Administrator

VMCH Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + salary packaging

Flexible, family friendly work culture

Wellbeing initiatives and paid paren­t

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness Passport access

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

VMCH invites applications for a Graduate HR Administrator in Melbourne. Join the People Services team to gain hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle, HR administration, compliance, and learning coordination within a values-driven organisation serving older people and people with disability.

You will provide administration and coordination support across People Services and Learning & Organisational Development, contributing to a positive employee experience and organisational success.

Qualifications

• Recent tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or Law.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Confidence learning and navigating multiple systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in projects that contribute to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and employment documentation.
• Process employee lifecycle changes and HR transactions.
• Respond to HR-related enquiries and provide administrative support.
• Assist with compliance activities, audits and reporting requirements.
• Monitor mandatory checks, qualifications and training records.
• Coordinate training bookings and maintain learning records.
• Support student placements and stakeholder communications.
• Provide responsive, accurate and professional support for learning enquiries, overseeing the central LOD mailbox.
• Publish and maintain digital learning content.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Recent tertiary qualification in HR/Business/Psychology/Law

Job description

Graduate HR Administrator

People Services | Full Time | Melbourne

Kick-start your HR career with VMCH and gain hands-on experience across human resources, learning and organisational development. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join our People Services team and build a strong foundation in HR administration, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, learning coordination and workforce development.

At VMCH, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older people, people with disability and those in our community to live fulfilling lives.

The Position

As a Graduate HR Administrator, you will provide administration and coordination support across People Services and Learning & Organisational Development. Working in a collaborative team environment, you'll gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle while supporting projects that contribute to a positive employee experience and organisational success.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

The Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and employment documentation.
• Process employee lifecycle changes and HR transactions.
• Respond to HR-related enquiries and provide administrative support.
• Assist with compliance activities, audits and reporting requirements.
• Monitor mandatory checks, qualifications and training records.
• Coordinate training bookings and maintain learning records.
• Support student placements and stakeholder communications.
• Provide responsive, accurate and professional support for learning enquiries, overseeing the central L&OD mailbox and escalating issues when required
• Publish and maintain digital learning content.

What's Required

• Recent tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or Law.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Confidence learning and navigating multiple systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in projects that contribute to continuous improvement

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More about us

At VMCH, we believe people should be seen and valued for who they are, not defined by the services they receive. For more than a century, we have been part of Victorian communities, supporting people to live with purpose and connection.

Led by our Catholic tradition, we recognise the inherent dignity and humanity of every person, their individuality, relationships, experiences and the contribution they make throughout their lives.

Across aged care, care at home, disability services, retirement living, specialist education and affordable housing, our role is to help people make their own choices, remain in control of their lives and stay connected to the people, places and communities that matter most to them.

Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, more than 4,000 staff and volunteers support over 15,000 people across Victoria. Together, we create places of belonging where people are respected, included and empowered to live life on their own terms.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.