Human Resources Admin Traineeship

NECA Education and Careers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Certificate in Business included

Job summary

NECA Education and Careers – Melbourne VIC is offering a Human Resources Administration Traineeship, based in the Melbourne CBD Office. You will provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and maintain confidential records.

The full‑time role (38 hours/week) is funded through the Victorian Government's Youth Employment Scheme (YES). You will study for a national Certificate III/IV in Business while gaining real HR experience and mentoring throughout

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in developing a career in HR and recruitment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to obtain National Police Check and Working with Children\'s Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, leave management, training and development, and other HR processes.
• Assist with recruitment activities such as preparing job advertisements, coordinating interviews, maintaining recruitment records, and communicating with candidates.
• Maintain confidential employee and recruitment records in line with policies and record-keeping requirements.
• Respond to general HR enquiries from managers and employees.
• Support the maintenance of HR templates, guides, checklists, and resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III/IV in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NECA Education and Careers – Melbourne VIC

Human Resources Administration Traineeship

Are you ready to kick-start your career in Human Resources? NECA Education & Careers, in partnership with a Victorian Government department, are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic People and Business Support Officer Trainee to join their team while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III or IV in Business.

As a trainee, you will provide administrative support across a range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, and safety processes. The Youth Employment Scheme (YES) provides young people with a 12-month entry-level opportunity within the Victorian Public Service while completing a qualification.

About the Role

Working full-time based in the Melbourne CBD Office, you will:

• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, leave management, training and development, and other HR processes.
• Assist with recruitment activities such as preparing job advertisements, coordinating interview, maintaining recruitment records, and communicating with candidates.
• Maintain confidential employee and recruitment records in line with policies and record-keeping requirements.
• Respond to general HR enquiries from managers and employees.
• Support the maintenance of HR templates, guides, checklists, and resources.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with previous experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service roles highly regarded.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in Human Resources and Recruitment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• The ability to successfully obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

This traineeship is funded through the Victorian Government's Youth Employment Scheme (YES). Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the program. For more information, visit: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs/work-experience-apprenticeships-internships/apprenticeships-traineeships/victorian-government-traineeships

What's in It for You?

• Full-time employment (38 hours per week)
• Earn while you learn - No HECS debt!
• Nationally recognised Certificate III or IV in Business
• Valuable experience within a Victorian Government department
• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship

Applications close Wednesday 21st October, 2026 at 5:00pm.