Our client is looking for an experienced HR & Recruitment Specialist to drive end-to-end recruitment and manage employment relations within the Australian NDIS and healthcare sector across three states (NSW, VIC, and QLD).
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM AEST, with 30 minutes paid break (40 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Recruitment & Talent Sourcing: Lead full-lifecycle recruitment across NSW, VIC, and QLD for healthcare and disability support roles by publishing job ads (SEEK, Indeed, LinkedIn), conducting competency screens, coordinating interviews, and completing reference and right-to-work checks.
- NDIS Workforce Compliance & Credential Management: Maintain a 100% audit-ready register adhering to NDIS Practice Standards by tracking mandatory credentials (NDISWC, WWCC, Police Checks, AHPRA, First Aid/CPR, NDIS modules) and running a proactive 30–60 day expiry alert system to block non-compliant rostering.
- BrightHR Systems Ownership & HR Automation: Manage BrightHR as superuser to maintain employee records, automate digital onboarding and contract signatures, roll out workflow automations to replace manual spreadsheets, and generate workforce and compliance reports for executives.
- Employment Documentation & SCHADS Award Compliance: Draft Fair Work and NES-compliant employment agreements, managed personnel files across a multi-state workforce, and ensured accurate employee classifications, pay rates, allowances, and annual wage review updates under the SCHADS Award.
- HR Advisory, Employee Relations & Lifecycle Management: Advise company directors on daily HR practices and employee relations, draft formal lifecycle correspondence (probation reviews, PIPs, show-cause notices, exit paperwork), and collaborate with external IR/legal specialists for complex disputes.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of dedicated HR Generalist, HR Operations, or Recruitment experience, ideally within an Australian organization.
- Demonstrated, hands-on knowledge of the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), disability care, or aged care sectors.
- Solid practical understanding of Australian workplace laws, including the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards (NES), and the SCHADS Modern Award (2010).
- Direct experience managing Australian compliance screening registers (NDIS Worker Screening Database, WWCC across NSW/VIC/QLD, and National Police Checks) and auditing under NDIS Quality & Safeguards standards.
- Strong hands‑on experience using HRIS platforms (such as BrightHR, Employment Hero, BambooHR, or Deputy) for workflow automation and recordkeeping.
- Proficiency in recruitment and workplace tools, including SEEK Employer / Talent Search, Indeed Employer, LinkedIn Recruiter / Social Sourcing Platforms, and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for spreadsheet analysis and workforce reporting.
- Proven expertise in full‑cycle volume talent acquisition, employment contract and policy drafting, and HR recordkeeping precision.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business, or a related discipline.
- Direct prior experience using BrightHR specifically for digital employee onboarding, contract storage, and compliance registers.
- Familiarity with community nursing requirements and the Nurses Award 2020.
- Experience supporting an organization expanding its care operations across multiple Australian states.
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations