HR Administrator

VACCA Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Induction & supervision

16% superannuation

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Vehicle access for work

Job summary

VACCA is seeking a part-time Administrative Support Officer to backfill the VACCA HR Team across HR, Recruitment, Payroll, OHS and Projects, ensuring timely and efficient administrative service.

Based in Preston, the role is 30.4 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, organisation and collaboration. A Certificate III or above and proficiency with MS Office/HRIS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume administrative environment with outstanding organisation and time management skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS Office, HRIS and intranet-based information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self motivation and a “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to VACCA HR Team across HR, Recruitment, Payroll, OHS & Projects to ensure timely, efficient service.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III or above in related discipline

Job description

• 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 .

Desirable:

• 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