HR Officer

Adventist Aged Care Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Great Place to Work certified

Ongoing training and mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Adventist Aged Care Sydney is seeking a Human Resources Officer to support day-to-day HR and administration across facilities. The role focuses on accurate documentation, onboarding, and staff coordination within a dynamic aged care environment.

Ideal candidates will hold a Certificate or Diploma in HR or related field, demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, and have experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS. Australian work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or working towards one).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and uphold confidentiality.
• Experience in aged care or similar administrative environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with payroll or rostering systems such as Inerva is advantageous.
• Australian work rights are required for this position.
• Experience with HRIS systems is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR administration, employee records, and staff documentation.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including interviews, employment packs, and updating staff details.
• Maintain staff files, police checks, and training records.
• Assist with roster updates, leave forms, and staff communication.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR Officer and care management team.
• Help prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute information as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, values-driven workplace culture.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS familiarity

Payroll knowledge

Education

Certificate or Diploma in HR or related field

Tools

Inerva

HRIS systems

Job description

About Us:
Adventist Aged Care – Sydney (AAC) is an aged care provider striving to uphold the highest possible standards of care based on Christian values. AAC is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and engaging workplace culture. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are dedicated to their growth, well-being, and success.

About the Role

As a Human Resources Officer, you will play a key support role within the HR team, assisting with the day-to-day operations of human resources and administration functions across our facilities.
You will work closely with the account, and care management teams to ensure accurate documentation, smooth onboarding processes, and effective staff coordination.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Human Resources within the aged care sector.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional who has:

Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or working towards one).

Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

A willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and uphold confidentiality.

Experience in aged care or a similar administrative environment (desirable).

Familiarity with payroll or rostering systems such as Inerva (advantageous).

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Experience with HRIS systems is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with HR administration, employee records, and staff documentation.

Support the recruitment and onboarding process, including scheduling interviews, preparing employment packs, and updating staff details.

Maintain staff files, police checks, and training records.

Assist with roster updates, leave forms, and communication with staff.

Provide general administrative support to the HR Officer and care management team.

Help prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute information as needed.

Contribute to a positive, supportive, and values-driven workplace culture.

What We Offer

At Adventist Aged Care Sydney, we offer meaningful work with real impact and a supportive team environment:

Competitive pay and access to salary packaging benefits.

Be part of a "Great Place to Work" certified organisation.

Ongoing training and mentoring opportunities.

A caring, respectful, and inclusive culture that values teamwork and growth.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About You

You are a positive and dependable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy helping others, solving problems, and keeping things organised behind the scenes. You bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the workplace.

You embody AAC's values — Respectful, Open, Loving, Friendly, and Ethical — in everything you do.