Operations & HR Coordinator – Nonprofit

Barwon Community Legal Service; Geelong; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Five weeks annual leave

Three free leave days between Xmas and

Job summary

Barwon Community Legal Service in Geelong is recruiting for an Operations Coordinator to support HR, recruitment, payroll, and office systems. You will help keep staff and volunteers supported, streamline workflows, and assist leadership with operational needs.

The role focuses on HR administration, payroll support, and implementing new systems to improve efficiency and service delivery for the Barwon community.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR support, recruitment and compliance.
• Systems thinking approach and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues and support office systems.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to social justice and community values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and compliance for staff and volunteers.
• Maintain HR and volunteer records and support learning and development initiatives.
• Support payroll processes and liaise with external providers.
• Manage office systems, facilities, IT support, and vendor relationships.
• Review existing operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools, and technologies that enhance operational performance and streamline workflows.
• Support change management initiatives by helping staff adapt to new processes and systems.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and finance administration.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Leadership Team and Executive Assistant as needed.

Skills

HR support

Recruitment

Compliance

Systems thinking

Organisational skills

IT troubleshooting

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Social justice

Job description

Barwon Community Legal Service in Geelong is recruiting for an Operations Coordinator to support HR, recruitment, payroll, and office systems. You will help keep staff and volunteers supported, streamline workflows, and assist leadership with operational needs.

The role focuses on HR administration, payroll support, and implementing new systems to improve efficiency and service delivery for the Barwon community.