HR Administration Officer

Select Aust Sydney; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney in Geelong is seeking an experienced HR Administration Officer for a 6-month fixed-term assignment located in North Geelong (Federal Mills). The role is full-time (38 hours per week) to support end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations within a community services/not-for-profit sector.

You will work within HR Operations & Talent Pathways, handling pre-employment checks (NCCHC, WWCC, VIT, right-to-work) and maintaining personnel records while supporting risk and

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert III in HR, Business, Administration or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• HR & Recruitment experience: Demonstrated background working within a dedicated HR function.
• Tech-savvy: Proficient with HRIS, e-recruitment software, and compliance tracking platforms.
• High attention to detail: Accurate data entry and strict confidentiality.
• Customer focus: Strong communication with internal teams and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment coordination: conduct initial phone screening, schedule interviews and issue contracts.
• Onboarding & compliance: monitor onboarding workflows and perform background checks.
• HR systems & records: update databases and maintain candidate records with accuracy.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

HRIS

Compliance

Data entry

Education

Certificate III in HR/Business/Admin

Tools

HRIS

E-recruitment software

Compliance tracking platforms

Job description

Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

Job Description

HR Administration Officer | 6-Month Contract Location: North Geelong (Federal Mills) Work Type: Full Time (38 hours per week)

Sector: Community Services / Not-for-Profit Sector About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced HR Administration Officer to join an impactful, community-focused organisation based in North Geelong for a 6-month assignment .

Working within a dedicated HR Operations & Talent Pathways team, you will play a critical role in supporting end-to-end recruitment, selection, and candidate onboarding processes . This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional looking to apply their skills in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Coordination: Conduct initial phone screening, schedule panel and assessment centre interviews, coordinate venues, and issue employment contracts via e-recruitment systems .
• Onboarding & Compliance: Monitor onboarding workflows, maintain personnel e-files, and conduct comprehensive pre-employment background checks (NCCHC, WWCC, VIT, and right-to-work validations) .
• HR Systems & Records: Update internal HR databases, maintain clean candidate records, and identify/escalate any compliance or operational risks .

What You Bring

• Minimum Cert III in HR, Business, Administration, or equivalent hands-on industry experience .
• HR & Recruitment Experience: Demonstrated background working within a dedicated HR function, with strong knowledge of recruitment and selection workflows .
• Tech-Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS, e-recruitment software, and compliance tracking platforms .
• High Attention to Detail: Exceptional data entry accuracy, organizational skills, and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and risk standards .
• Customer Focus: Strong communication skills with a client-centric approach to supporting both internal teams and external candidates .