HR Administrator — Early Learning Centre Operations

Little Saints Early Learning Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Saints Early Learning Centre in Clayton, Victoria is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to join the central support team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer & Payroll Manager, you will lead onboarding, maintain compliance, and support workforce retention across 11 centres.

Essential: Certificate or Diploma in HR or related field; 6–12 months’ admin experience; strong Microsoft 365 skills; ability to obtain WWCC and National Police Clearance.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (completed or currently studying).
• 6–12 months in an administration, office support, or data entry role.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Current (or ability to immediately obtain) WWCC and National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the centralised HR inbox and first-line support for operations on general HR queries.
• Support administration and coordination of WorkCover claims.
• Maintain and update employee records in Tanda (HRIS) with high confidentiality and accuracy.
• Issue employment contracts, digital onboarding packs, and coordinate induction checklists.
• Conduct weekly audits on mandatory credentials (WWCC, Police Clearances, First Aid/CPR, child protection) across all centres.
• Log and audit early childhood educator qualifications to support regulatory ratios.
• Compile monthly workforce turnover and retention data, and coordinate recognition initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate or Diploma in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Tanda HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Little Saints Early Learning Centre in Clayton, Victoria is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to join the central support team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer & Payroll Manager, you will lead onboarding, maintain compliance, and support workforce retention across 11 centres.

Essential: Certificate or Diploma in HR or related field; 6–12 months’ admin experience; strong Microsoft 365 skills; ability to obtain WWCC and National Police Clearance.