People and Culture Graduate

Royal Far West; Sydney; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction program

Career development opportunities

Impactful Leadership Program

Job summary

Royal Far West is seeking a People & Culture Graduate in Sydney to gain practical HR experience across the employee lifecycle. This fixed-term 18-month role offers 38 hours per week and hands-on support to employees, leaders, candidates and volunteers while following established processes and maintaining confidentiality.

You will learn how a contemporary People & Culture function operates, supporting recruitment, onboarding and records, under close supervision, without providing independent

Qualifications

• Current enrolment in, or recent completion of, a qualification in human resources, business, psychology, organisational development or a related discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a respectful, service-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow approved processes and templates and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide junior operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, employee records and systems.
• Assist Learning & Capability initiatives under supervision.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality handling

Following procedures

Education

HR or related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Start your People & Culture career in a purpose-led organisation that supports the health and wellbeing of children and young people living in rural and remote communities. As our People & Culture Graduate, you will build practical HR experience while providing junior operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle.

This is a hands-on development opportunity where you will work with employees, people leaders, candidates and volunteers while learning how a contemporary People & Culture function operates. You will follow approved processes and templates, handle sensitive information carefully, and know when to refer advice or sensitive matters to an experienced People & Culture team member.

This position is offered on an 18 month fixed term basis, working 38 hours per week (full time).

Job Description

The People & Culture Graduate provides junior operational and administrative support across the employee lifecycle while developing practical knowledge of People & Culture. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee records, systems, reporting, projects and team coordination, and provides dedicated administration support to the Learning & Capability Specialist. The Graduate works under close supervision, follows approved procedures and templates, and does not provide independent employee relations, industrial relations, legal, remuneration or safeguarding advice.

Desired Skills and Experience

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE

Current enrolment in, or recent completion of, a qualification in human resources, business, psychology, organisational development or a related discipline.

Demonstrated interest in People & Culture and a commitment to learning in a professional workplace.

Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication skills and a respectful, service-oriented approach.

Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn HR, recruitment and learning systems.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately, seek guidance when unsure, and demonstrate commitment to child safety, inclusion, reconciliation and Royal Far West values.

Previous administration, customer service, volunteering, project or placement experience, including exposure to coordinating events, training, records, databases or recruitment activities.

Basic skills in Excel reporting, data checking or document formatting.

OUR CULTURE

Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring, diverse and purpose driven workplace which aims to elevate and harness our people power to support the health and wellbeing of country children for generations to come.

Our core values of Care, Connection, Passion, and Impact are integral to the organisation. Respecting and upholding these values enables us to maintain a positive, innovative and highly collaborative workplace culture.

BENEFITS OFFERED

Royal Far West has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work in the prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine. Our extensive benefits offered, include:

Structured induction program

Meaningful work where you are making a positive difference. You will be supporting children’s mental health, their wellbeing and helping them to build resilience.

Career and professional development opportunities. There are great opportunities to learn best practice, we offer an Impactful Leadership Program to emerging leaders, interactive workshops offered to develop your work skills as well as online mandatory training.

Attractive remuneration for a graduate: $65,000 pa base salary + 12% superannuation

Salary Packaging – up to $15,900 of your general living expenses can be offered tax free + meals and entertainment up to $2,650 pa tax free. See details at www.gosalary.com.au

Recognition & Reward – Length of service awards and recognition awards aligned to our values.

Positive Culture – We are an inclusive organisation welcoming people from all walks of life!

Beautiful location at Manly Beach: easy access by bus, ferry and parking options. We are based in an architecturally designed building, purposely built to deliver our services. We have showers and towels available for your use so going for a swim before or after work is possible.

CARE Days - up to 5 days off to look after individuals’ health and wellbeing, on top of Annual and Personal Leave, with the intention to provide employees with an opportunity to take regular breaks throughout the year.

Benefits Program with discounts available on many high street purchases across Australia and access to novated car leasing.

Pandemic Leave - 7 days paid leave, per calendar year to employees that have been impacted by either a disaster or pandemic which affects their ability to attend work.

Gifted Leave - gifting leave of up to 3 working days over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks full leave pay for the primary care giver and 4 weeks full leave for the non-primary care giver. Access to paid lactation breaks and lactation facilities.

EEO STATEMENT

Royal Far West is a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers at Royal Far West are committed to child safe principles and following child safe guidelines and child safety and wellbeing policy.

All employees and volunteers are required to hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) from the state in which they reside, plus a WWCC from any other state where they complete child related work and to undergo training as part of their onboarding to the organisation. Additional checks (NDIS Worker Check and/or National Criminal Record Check) may apply depending on the role.

Royal Far West values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be currently residing in Australia.