HR/L&D Administration Support Officer

The-Geo-Group-Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

Discounted Private Health Insurance

VCEA

Job summary

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is recruiting an HR/L&D Administration Support Officer to help staff develop, stay compliant, and stay engaged within Victoria's challenging, correctional environment.

You will gain hands-on experience across the HR spectrum, with emphasis on learning and development, training logistics, LMS maintenance, and documentation for audits and governance.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in HR or Business Administration in progress or completed.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Office apps and HRIS/LMS platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training logistics, enrolments and compliance tracking.
• Maintain the Learning Management System and staff development records.
• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle processes.
• Prepare HR documentation, reports and data insights for audits and governance.
• Support staff engagement initiatives, recognition programs and HR events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

HRIS/LMS proficiency

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certificate IV in HR or Business Administration

Job description

Where People, Learning & Administration Connect

Full-Time Opportunity, $62,000 to $67,000 plus superannuation (based on experience)

The Opportunity: HR/L&D with Real-World Impact

At Ravenhall Correctional Centre, we believe HR is more than administration. It is about enabling people to thrive in one of the most complex and rewarding environments in Victoria. As our HR/L&D Administration Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting staff development, compliance, and engagement, ensuring our workforce is equipped to deliver GEO’s Continuum of Care philosophy.

If you want to be part of a team that values operational excellence and employee wellbeing equally, whilst contributing to a workplace culture where every staff member feels supported, recognised, and empowered to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Your Key Impact Areas

As the HR/L&D Administration Support Officer, you will gain diverse, hands-on experience across the full HR spectrum. You'll be exposed to recruitment and onboarding, but will have a focus on learning and development:

• Coordinate training logistics, enrolments, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain the Learning Management System and staff development records.
• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle processes.
• Prepare HR documentation, reports, and data insights for audits and governance.
• Support staff engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and HR events.

Is This You? Your Essential Skills for Success

• Certificate IV in HR or Business Administration (or working towards).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/LMS platforms (e.g., Kineo, Scout, Chris21).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Our Unique Setting: Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall is an innovative facility focused on rehabilitation for young adults, Aboriginal prisoners, and those with complex mental health needs. Its unique campus-style design underpins GEO's Continuum of Carephilosophy, which extends post-release through GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre. Working here means you're supporting the people who drive this critical mission forward.

Please Note: This role is situated within a correctional setting and will involve direct contact with prisoners. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is mandatory.

The Rewards: Investing in Your Career and Wellbeing

Joining GEO means being part of a team committed to professional excellence and making a real difference. We offer a compelling range of benefits:

• Competitive salary and free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)

Applications close at 11:59pm Monday, 12 October 2026

Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE