P&C Coordinator

Wellways; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

8-week contract

Salary + superannuation

Job summary

Wellways invites applications for a short-term Christmas Contract in the People & Culture team in Melbourne. This 8-week contract offers hybrid work with 2–3 days from home and a salary of $100,000 per annum plus super, pro rata for the contract duration.

You will deliver practical HR support, ensure compliance, and assist with audits and documentation while coordinating across the People & Culture team and with the National Manager P&C Services.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, HR advisory or compliance administration.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial awards and conditions of employment, ideally SCHADS Award.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, especially in records and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to general HR enquiries from employees and leaders; manage leave and employment conditions.
• Provide initial guidance on employee relations and performance management; escalate complex issues.
• Monitor the P&C inbox; triage and respond promptly to enquiries.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Compliance administration

Leave management

Employment conditions interpretation

Tools

SCHADS Award knowledge

Job description

Wellways celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with lived experience of mental health challenges or disability, people from multicultural backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQA+. We recognise that diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our workforce and the communities we support.

• Full time, 8 week Contract, Melbourne CBD
• Hybrid role - Flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
• Salary - $100,000 per annum + superannuation (pro rata for the 8 week contract)

8-week Christmas Contract | People & Culture | Wellways

Looking for a short term opportunity to put your HR expertise to work this Christmas? Join Wellways and play a key role in supporting our People & Culture team to deliver responsive HR advice, maintain employee compliance and keep essential people processes running smoothly over the holiday period.

Working closely with the National Manager P&C Services and the broader People & Culture team, you will provide practical HR support to employees and people leaders while helping ensure our compliance and audit obligations are met.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands‑on opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing employee support, compliance and administration. You’ll be a trusted first point of contact for general HR enquiries, helping our people navigate employment conditions, workplace processes and compliance requirements.

• Respond to general HR enquiries from employees and people leaders, including leave management, employment conditions and interpretation of the SCHADS Award.
• Provide initial guidance on employee relations and performance management matters, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
• Monitor and manage the P&C inbox, ensuring enquiries are triaged and responded to promptly.
• Maintain employee compliance records, conduct file audits and prepare regular compliance reports.
• Monitor employee compliance renewals and ensure records are maintained across internal systems and external portals.
• Support the preparation of documentation and responses for audits, legal matters and external requests.
• Provide general administrative support and contribute to projects and initiatives across the People & Culture team.

About You

You’re organised, approachable and confident working across a broad range of HR and compliance matters. You can manage competing priorities, communicate clearly and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience in human resources, HR advisory, employee relations or compliance administration.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, industrial awards and conditions of employment, ideally including the SCHADS Award.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining records and monitoring compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a supportive team.

Why Join Wellways?

• Short-term opportunity: Make a meaningful contribution over an 8 week contract term.
• Varied and rewarding work: Build on your HR experience across employee support, compliance and administration.
• Collaborative team: Work alongside an experienced People & Culture team that values teamwork and shared outcomes.
• Purpose-driven organisation: Be part of Wellways, supporting services that make a positive difference in people's lives and communities.

For a confidential discussion about this role, we encourage you to contact Emma Raid-Savreux, National Manager People & Culture Services or via email at ************@wellways.org

Contract End Date

22/01/2027

Culture

We’re passionate about ourwork, whichis enjoyable, challenging and rewarding.Allofourteamswork toensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels.We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Applications Close

08/11/2026