Graduate People Associate

Equity Trustees; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Employee wellness program

Parental leave

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Equity Trustees is seeking a People Associate in Melbourne to support the full employee lifecycle within a collaborative People team. You will gain hands-on HR exposure across partner work, onboarding, recruitment, payroll support and reporting.

Ideal for an HR graduate or early-career professional who is eager to learn, take initiative and build a long-term People career at Equity Trustees. Hybrid work options are available, with a supportive culture and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recently completed or current HR student/graduate with exposure to HR processes.
• Experience through internships, placements, or graduate programs in HR/administration is beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of People team activities across partnering, learning & development, and talent acquisition.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding, letters of offer, background checks and documentation.
• Coordinate interviews, phone screens, recruitment admin and candidate communications.
• Support preparation of People reporting, dashboards and workforce data.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliant documentation.
• Assist with reward and recognition programs and People projects.
• Build positive relationships and deliver quality employee and candidate experience.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements across the People function.
• Support People events, programs and projects as required.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in HR / Business or related

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start your HR career in a role that offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle while helping create a positive and consistent experience for our people. This is an opportunity to build broad Human Resources experience within a supportive and collaborative team, developing the skills and foundations that can grow into a long-term People career.

Reporting to the Head of People & Partnerships, the People Associate plays an important role across all areas of the People function. You'll work closely with our Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Payroll teams, gaining hands-on experience while supporting key people processes and initiatives across Equity Trustees.

This role is ideally suited to an HR graduate or early-career HR professional looking for an opportunity to learn, grow and develop into a future HR Business Partner or People specialist. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and is excited about building a long-term career in Human Resources.

About the Role

• Support the delivery of People team activities across business partnering, learning and development, and talent acquisition activities
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including letters of offer, background checks and employee documentation
• Coordinate interviews, phone screens, recruitment administration and candidate communications
• Support the preparation of People reporting, dashboards and workforce data
• Maintain employee records and ensure documentation remains accurate and compliant
• Assist with reward and recognition programs, employee initiatives and People team projects
• Build positive relationships across the business while delivering a high standard of employee and candidate experience
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the People function
• Support People events, programs and projects as required

29th October, 2026

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Recently completed or currently completing a degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline
• Some practical HR exposure through internships, placements, work experience, graduate programs, recruitment, HR administration or similar roles
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in Human Resources
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach to workAbility to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Exposure to HR systems, Workday or recruitment systems will be highly regarded, but is not essential

What We Offer

• A warm, open, and supportive culture
• An attractive remuneration package with reward and recognition programs
• An employee wellness program, including discounted health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• A workplace volunteering and giving program supporting community impact
• Discounted tax and estate planning services
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
• Flexible and hybrid working environment
• Central CBD location with modern office fitout and end-of-trip facilities
• Genuine career development opportunities within a highly experienced People team

About Us - Trusted Since 1888

Equity Trustees was established in 1888 and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies. We help our clients grow, manage and protect their wealth now and for future generations. As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our clients' best interests, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development. Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.

Equity Trustees is over 145 years strong and growing.