People Experience and Wellbeing Parkville, VIC Permanent / Full Time
20/11/2025
- Parkville/hybrid location | Onsite parking + close to public transport
- Full time, ongoing position | 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH
- Join a passionate People Team | Work for a leading youth focused not for profit
About Orygen
Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.
For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.
About the job
The People Coordinator will work proactively with the People Partnering team, managers and employees to ensure that the operational people requirements of the business are met.
Reporting to Chief People Officer you will;
- Provide operational HR advice and support to leaders and staff, ensuring compliance with legislation, EBAs, Awards, and Orygen policies.
- Coordinate and deliver efficient administrative and HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing employment changes.
- Manage employee data and systems, maintaining accurate records, reporting, and documentation to support business operations and governance requirements.
- Act as a key point of contact for People-related enquiries through the management of the people assist inbox, supporting payroll processes, credentialing, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Provide support to the Talent Acquisition and Learning teams.
Skills and experience
The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in human resources management or relevant experience.
- Strong administrative or customer service experience, with excellent organisation, coordination and time management skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, initiative, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a customer service focus, and a can-do attitude.
- Values-driven, empathetic, and open to feedback, learning and continuous development.
Advantages
- Salary base of $75,000 p.a + 12% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals card.
- Make a real impact on young people in a dynamic, youth-centered environment.
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
- Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
- Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
- Enhance your skills with specialised training and workshops tailored to your career growth.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
How to apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.
For the full position description, visit https://www.orygen.org.au/getmedia/d1494b96-cdfc-466e-859b-a72afc2bc575/People-Coordinator-November-2025.pdf.aspx
This is a full time, ongoing position.
Applications will close on 4th December (1pm), unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.
For any inquiries, please contact careers@orygen.org.au
Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.
Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.
Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.