Human Resources Officer

Acecqa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

ACECQA, Australia's national body for early education and care, seeks a Human Resources Officer. The role focuses on payroll administration, HR coordination and supporting diverse HR services to back ACECQA's operations.

It is a full-time fixed-term position ending 30 June 2026, located in Australia, Band 4 salary range $91,867–$102,446. Successful applicants will have public sector HR experience, proficiency in HR software and strong collaboration, communication and analytic skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in a Public Sector HR environment with relevant qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll software tools.
• Ability to collaborate and share information to achieve organisational goals.
• Clear written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and create solutions in HR.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor and coordinate payroll and HR services as part of ACECQA operations.
• Provide operational HR support for a broad range of HR functions and initiatives.
• Assist across projects to ensure timely delivery and accuracy of HR data.
• Collaborate with teams across government and agencies to promote consistency.

Skills

Public Sector HR

Microsoft Office

HR software

Payroll software

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.


• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.


• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA
We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.
We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families


• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories


• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.
ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.
The Role
The Human Resources Officer implements, monitors, coordinates and supports a broad range of human resources functional areas, services, projects and initiatives with a primary emphasis on payroll administration to support ACECQA's operations.
This role is full-time and fixed term to 30 June 2026 at ACECQA Band 4 ($91,867- $102,446).
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:

• Sound knowledge, skills and experience working in a Public Sector HR environment supported by a qualification or equivalent work experience.


• Proficient user of business and human resources tools and technologies, including Microsoft Office, HR/payroll software, and electronic document management tools.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and share relevant information in order to achieve organisational goals.


• Demonstrated ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner using a variety of written and oral styles.


• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to identify patterns and relationships and apply solutions to typical problems in a human resources environment.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities.

As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location.

In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

Closing date for applications is 9 October 2026 at 11.59pm.

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at [e-mail].

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

ACECQA is collecting the information requested in the advertisement for the purpose of selection, recruitment and engagement of staff. ACECQA is authorised to do so by the Education and Care Services National Law. Please refer to our Privacy Policy which can be accessed at http://www.acecqa.gov.au/privacy-policy