Central Gippsland Health is seeking an enthusiastic HR generalist to join our team on a year fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team, delivering essential HR services across our organisation.
HR Officer Generalist (Maternity Leave Coverage – 12 months)
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position
About the Role
You are a key member of the HR team, providing proactive, customer-focused support across a broad range of HR functions. From recruitment and onboarding to employee records and compliance, your attention to detail and commitment to service excellence will help us continue to deliver a high standard of HR support to our employees and leaders.
Duties
* Deliver customer-focused HR support across recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and employee relations.
* Maintain and manage HR Masterfile data, including new employee setup, contract variations, and personnel file updates.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with employment requirements such as police checks, WWCC, and AHPRA registrations.
* Support HR projects, process improvements, and the development of policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely data entry and seamless people processes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* A strong understanding of HR practices.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong customer service and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
* Previous experience in HR, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
* Salary packaging up to $9,000 pa.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Social Club
Application
* Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at
For confidential discussions regarding the position contact Jeff Thompson on or