Human Resource Assistant

Department of Justice; City Of Albany; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development programs

Fitness passport

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a part-time HR Assistant at Albany Regional Prison (ARP) to support the HR Coordinator with roster creation and maintenance, processing leave applications, and allocating overtime shifts.

You will interpret and apply Awards, Agreements and policies, uphold a positive and respectful workplace culture, and contribute to continuous improvement. This permanent role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Administrative and clerical skills including data entry.
• Positive approach to work contributing to a respectful, cooperative culture.
• Effective verbal and written communication, with clarity and audience-tailoring.

Responsibilities

• Roster creation and maintenance.
• Processing leave applications.
• Allocating overtime shifts.
• Interpreting and applying Awards, Agreements and policies.

Skills

Administrative skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Job description

This is a permanent, part time vacancy (2 days a week: Thursday and Friday).

About the role

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant supports the HR Coordinator with the maintenance and completion of HR functions at Albany Regional Prison (ARP) including roster creation and maintenance, processing leave applications, allocating overtime shifts, and general interpretation and application of relevant Awards, Agreements and policies.

Suitability Requirements

• Administrative Skills - Strong administrative and clerical skills, including experience in data entry.
• Positive Attitude - A positive approach to work, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to a supportive workplace culture that values respect, accountability, cooperation, and continuous improvement.
• Communication - Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, listen actively, and tailor communication to meet the needs of different audiences.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Equity and Diversity

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail].

The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women's prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow.