HR/L&D Administration Support Officer

The GEO Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

Job summary

GEO Group's Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Victoria is seeking an HR/L&D Administration Support Officer to support staff development, compliance and engagement in a demanding correctional environment.

You will coordinate training logistics, maintain the Learning Management System, and provide admin support across the employee lifecycle, audits and governance, aligning with GEO's Continuum of Care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

MS Office proficiency

HRIS/LMS familiarity

Education

Certificate IV in HR or Business Administration (or working towards)

Tools

Kineo

Scout (HRIS)

Chris21

Job description

Join the Ravenhall HR Team

Where People, Learning & Administration Connect

Full-Time Opportunity

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.

For more information on the role, please review the Position Description.

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 Care philosophy, 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.

For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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:

• Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• 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)

Employment at Ravenhall Correctional Centre is subject to the successful completion of clearances and pre-employment checks prior to commencement. The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

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