Position:
HR Officer
Job Type:
Full time
Location:
North Melbourne, VIC
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI) and Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education (SCEI-HE) have delivered nationally recognised vocational and tertiary qualifications across Australia since 2007 (SCEI-HE since 2018), to both local and international students. Since the organisation's inception, it has established itself as an education provider of repute. In line with our vision to serve the health, community and education sectors as a leading private provider, the colleges primarily deliver programs in Community Services, Early Childhood, Nursing, Aged Care and Pathology, with a value emphasis on producing job ready graduates. We are proud to announce that so far we have had more than 20,000 graduates most of whom have been placed into the careers of their choice as nurses, educators or community workers in hospitals, aged care facilities, community or childcare centres across Australia.
We are accredited with programs from Certificate III level, right up to Master's degrees with clear pathways for our students and a strong network into work placements. We deliver our programs from our campuses in Victoria and South Australia and soon plan to expand into Queensland. The success achieved so far is merely the foundation for future growth. Our outstanding team is paramount to the success of the organisation and looking for someone of matching calibre in talent and attitude.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The HR Officer will support the management team in the delivery of end-to-end HR services. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Recruitment and Selection
* Prepare, update, and manage
position descriptions
and
job advertisements
for various roles.
* Advertise vacancies on LinkedIn, Seek, and other job seeker platforms.
* Source and headhunt
suitable candidates using LinkedIn, referrals, agencies, and other channels.
* Screen candidate resumes
, conduct phone interviews, and prepare shortlists for management review.
* Schedule and coordinate interviews
and assist management with interview processes.
* Conduct
reference checks
and verification of qualifications and skills matrices.
* Ensure vacancies are filled with
high-quality staff within required timeframes
.
HR Administration and Documentation
* Prepare
employment contracts
, offer letters, and HR-related correspondence.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date
employee records
, including personnel files and HR databases.
* Manage the HR IT system and company intranet, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
* Collect
superannuation and taxation forms and
check
staff timesheets
for payroll processing.
* Manage
termination documentation
and offboarding processes.
* Provide
accurate responses to staff queries
, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.
Onboarding, Induction, and Compliance
* Facilitate
onboarding and induction
programs for new staff.
* Ensure all employment practices comply with
Fair Work Act 2009
,
NES
, and the
Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020
.
* Support management in addressing HR-related and compliance queries.
* Conduct research into
awards and legislation
and provide guidance where required.
Performance Management and Staff Development
* Schedule
quarterly performance reviews
in consultation with department managers.
* Support the HR Manager with
performance management
processes, appraisals, and action plans.
* Assist with
staff professional development
initiatives and training coordination.
* Support
report writing
and preparation of HR metrics or internal reports as required.
Staff Engagement and Communication
* Prepare and distribute
HR newsletters and internal communications
.
* Coordinate
team events, staff meetings, and engagement activities
.
* Support the
Placement Coordinator
with PR and placement-related duties as needed.
* Provide input into
staff recognition programs
and employee engagement activities.
General HR Support and Projects
* Support HR projects including
system upgrades
, process improvements, and policy development.
* Liaise with the
HR Manager
,
Placement Officer
, and
Director/CEO
on HR and operational matters.
* Attend relevant meetings and provide administrative and operational HR support.
* Perform
ad hoc duties
as required by management.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
* Minimum
2-3 years' experience
in an HR generalist or officer role, preferably within the
education or training sector
.
* Strong understanding of the
Fair Work Act
,
NES
, and
relevant awards/pay scales
.
* Excellent
interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills.
* High attention to detail with strong
organisational and multitasking
abilities.
* Proficient in
Microsoft Office
and experience using HRIS or HR management systems.
* Professional, approachable, and able to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* Bachelor's degree
(or higher) in
Human Resources Management
,
Business Administration
, or a related discipline.
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
* desirable.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
* Reports to:
HR Manager / Director / CEO
* Liaises with:
Placement Officer and all department managers
* External Relationships:
Recruitment agencies, training bodies, and other stakeholders
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Timely and successful recruitment of qualified staff
* Accuracy and completeness of employee records and files
* Professional and responsive handling of staff queries
* Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
* Contribution to HR compliance, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
Why Join SCEI?
* Work in a
dynamic and multicultural educational environment
.
* Opportunities for
professional growth and HR career development
.
* Be part of a
supportive and collaborative team
.
* Convenient campus location and positive workplace culture.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about supporting people and contributing to the success of an educational organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your
resume
and a
cover letter
detailing your experience and suitability for the role.