People Coordinator

Dovida; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday day off

Wellness leave

Study leave

Novated leasing options

Heart of Dovida Awards

Job summary

Dovida, a national home care provider, is seeking a People Coordinator to support the People Experience Pillar across onboarding, compliance, engagement, and lifecycle activities. Based at our Sydney Lower North Shore office, you’ll work with a collaborative team to deliver a consistent employee experience and uphold our values.

This generalist HR role requires 2–3 years’ experience, formal HR qualifications, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Human Resources.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Dovida’s culture and values by promoting the brand and fostering trust, leadership, and heart in every interaction.
• Manage employment documentation and compliance, ensuring accurate record-keeping and audits.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle including onboarding, probation, performance reviews, development, and engagement strategies.
• Lead Caregiver and Key Player engagement initiatives with quarterly meetings and speaker/training sessions.
• Manage WHS and return-to-work processes, ensuring compliance and support for injured employees.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Interpersonal and conflict resolution

Customer service excellence

Data entry and computer skills

Education

Formal qualifications in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Dovida is a national provider of high-quality, person-centred home care. We provide a range of services including everyday companionship, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transport to appointments, shopping, and social outings.

At Dovida, our mission is to support, empower, and uplift individuals by keeping them at the heart of everything we do and of every decision about their care.

About this opportunity

As the People Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the People Experience Pillar by delivering a consistent and engaging employee experience across all stages of the employee lifecycle. This generalist role requires someone with a strong foundation in HR practices and the ability to work proactively across a broad range of responsibilities, from onboarding and compliance to employee engagement.

Based in our Sydney Lower North Shore office, you’ll join a collaborative and values-driven team where your HR expertise will make a meaningful impact. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified HR professional with previous experience in a similar role who is looking to take the next step in their career within a growing, people-focused organisation.

• Build a meaningful career supporting older Australians and their families to live well at home


• Enjoy your birthday your way with a paid day off each year


• Paid wellness, volunteering and study leave to support your wellbeing and growth


• Save on your next car with our novated leasing options


• Be recognised at our annual Heart of Dovida Awards, celebrating the people who bring our values to life

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Dovida’s culture and values by promoting the brand and fostering trust, leadership, and heart in every interaction.


• Manage employment documentation and compliance, ensuring accurate record-keeping, adherence to legislative and internal requirements, and oversight of audits and wage reviews.


• Oversee the employment lifecycle including onboarding, probation, performance reviews, professional development, and engagement strategies to support and retain employees.


• Lead Caregiver and Key Player engagement initiatives by planning and executing quarterly meetings and sourcing relevant speakers or training sessions to enhance team connection and knowledge.


• Manage WHS and return-to-work processes, maintaining compliance through committee coordination, incident follow-up, Workcover management, and support for injured employees.

About you

• Formal qualifications in Human Resources


• At least 2-3 years’ experience working in a HR Generalist role


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills


• Always provide a high standard of customer service to all stakeholders


• Strong and accurate computer and data entry skills


• Applicants must have permanent or temporary rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.