HR Administrator

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development and training

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Access to agency vehicles for work

Employee support and wellbeing program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) Preston-based is seeking a part-time HR Administrator to support the HR, Recruitment, Payroll, OHS and Projects teams with timely, accurate administration. The role is a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months, working 30.4 hours per week in Preston.

You will bring strong MS Office and HRIS skills, experience in high-volume admin, and a respectful understanding of Aboriginal cultures.

Qualifications

• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, plus awareness of issues impacting Aboriginal communities
• Understanding the critical nature of an administration role to compliance, success and relationships of the organisation
• Experience in a high-volume administrative environment with outstanding organisation and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively and proactively in a busy environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, HRIS and intranet-based information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivation and a “can do” attitude
• Certificate III or above in related discipline
• Work experience in human resources team or high-volume administrative environment

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, efficient administrative service to the VACCA HR Team across HR, Recruitment, Payroll, OHS & Projects
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks and project coordination within HR functions

Skills

High-volume administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills (written & verbal

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or above in related discipline

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency – Preston VIC

18h ago , from Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA

• Position :Part Time (30.4), Fixed term -12months ( Maternity Leave coverage role)
• Location : Preston
• Salary : $68,334.76 (FTE), plus super and salary packaging

The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

This role provides critical administrative support to the VACCA HR Team by ensuring all areas of the team (HR, Recruitment, Payroll, OHS & Projects) are provided with a timely, efficient administrative service.

About You

• Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, along with awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities, and commitment to continually build knowledge in this are
• Understanding of the critical nature of an administration role to the compliance, success and relationships of the organisation
• Experience in a high volume administrative environment with outstanding organisation and time management skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively and proactively in a busy environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, HRIS and intranet-based information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills -
• Self motivation and a “can do” attitude .
• Certificate III or above in related discipline
• Work experience in human resources team or high volume administrative environment

Requirements:

Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence. Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
• The support of regular internal supervision
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Access to agency vehicles for all work‑related travel
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
• Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program

Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Application closes by November 13, 2026

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child‑safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‑free workplace policy

HR Administrator PD P10960 041126.pdf