HR Administration Officer

Anglicare North Queensland Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Employee assistance program

Not-for-profit staff benefits

Job summary

Anglicare North Queensland Limited is seeking an HR Administration Officer to join Corporate Services. You will provide professional administrative support to HR and operations, contribute to the HR management system (Elmo HR), and coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.

This role requires strong communication, confidential record-keeping, and ICT skills with a focus on compliance and working with cross-functional teams and external providers. Applications close 9 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Current National Criminal History Check (less than 3 months old)
• Blue Card (QLD Working with Children)
• LCS2 (child safety screening)
• QLD Class C driver’s licence or interstate equivalent
• Certificate, Diploma, or working toward a degree in Human Resources or related field, and/or practical HR/admin experience
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Strong ICT skills and ability to learn HR systems
• Accurate records keeping with confidentiality and procedures
• Team player with good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external providers
• Understanding of the community services sector and relevant legislation
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and First Nations engagement

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative support to HR and operational areas
• Administer HR management system (Elmo HR) and HR records
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
• Monitor probity and regulatory compliance
• Respond to HR queries and manage HR inbox

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Community services knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Education

HR qualification/degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Data management

Job description

Mandatory Requirements for the role

The Human Resources (HR) Administration Officer is an important member of the Human Resources team based within Corporate Services and is responsible for providing professional administrative assistance to both the human resources and operational areas as required.

You will contribute to the efficient running of the administration of the organisation's human resources management system (Elmo HR). The role will primarily undertake diverse HR Administration tasks including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding coordination. Monitoring probity and compliance to ensure legislative and statutory compliance, and maintaining the HR admin inbox including responding to, referring or escalating HR queries. Please email **@anglicare.net for the Job Description if required.

• Satisfactory outcome of a current (less than 3 months old) National Criminal History Check
• Blue Card (QLD working with children card)
• LCS2 (child safety screening check)
• QLD drivers' licence 'Class C' or interstate equivalent
• A Certificate, Diploma, or working toward a degree qualification in Human Resources or a related field, and/or practical experience in HR administration, recruitment, or office support within a structured environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats, including preparing routine correspondence and responding to enquiries from staff and stakeholders
• Well-developed ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and HR systems, with the capacity to quickly learn new processes and databases used for employee records and recruitment
• Proven ability to maintain accurate administrative and personnel records, apply confidentiality principles, and follow established procedures with a high level of attention to detail
• Proven track record of contributing positively within team environments, with the ability to navigate workplace communication and build effective working relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external providers, fostering productive relationships to support organisational outcomes
• Understanding of the community services sector, including awareness of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and service delivery standards with the ability to follow established procedures and guidelines
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and closing the gap objectives and experience working with First Nations people, organisations and community.

What we can offer you

• A rewarding career with a growing, respected for purpose not-for-profit organisation based in North Queensland.
• SCHADS Award Level 3Community Services
• The option to salary package earnings up to $15,899 per FBT year and further staff benefits available for Not for Profits. Find out more at SalaryPackagingPLUS - Home
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Chaplaincy Service
• A variety of training and professional development opportunities

Why work for Anglicare NQ

Formed in 2000, Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) is a for purpose not for profit Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charity and an independent legal entity operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee. We provide place-based human services, support community initiatives and undertake advocacy work. Our efforts are underpinned by Anglicare NQ’s purpose, core values and strong commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation and to the people and communities of North and Far North Queensland.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ. We are committed to ensuring our workplaces and services are safe, fair and accessible.

Applications close Friday 9th October 2026.