Overview
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The United States Studies Centre (USSC) is seeking an HR Officer to join the Operations Manager in providing a broad range of HR, office management and admin-related functions across the Centre. This is a full-time position until 30 June 2026, with a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 exclusive of super (determined based on experience).
USSC is a prominent think tank in Australia, focused on analysis of the US, insights for Australia, and solutions for the Alliance. We are looking for someone with strong HR skills who is organized, proactive, and focused on creating positive workplace experiences.
This role contributes to shaping the employee experience by providing HR administration support, drafting employment contracts, coordinating recruitment, assisting with performance processes, and championing staff wellbeing and professional development.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day support across all HR activities
* Prepare employment agreements, variations, and contractor documents
* Coordinate recruitment for employees
* Manage onboarding and offboarding for staff and affiliates
* Act as the first point of contact for HR-related enquiries
* Ensure staff are aware of wellbeing initiatives, including EAP support
* Support the annual performance process (KPI setting, mid-year and end-of-year reviews)
* Assist in the promotions process
* Organise professional development programs and training (e.g., Lunch N' Learns)
* Help maintain a safe and compliant workplace in line with the Centre's WHS framework
* Monitor and report risks using Riskware
* Support the COO to maintain the Centre-wide risk management framework
About you
* Great communication and problem-solving ability
* Team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment
* Passion for supporting people and creating a positive workplace culture
Benefits
In addition to salary and superannuation, the Centre provides a range of benefits including:
* Family-friendly working hours and flexible working arrangements
* Generous leave entitlements (annual, sick, carers, long service, family violence, paid parental leave)
* Breastfeeding rooms and access to nearby childcare centres
* Professional development allowance and training opportunities
* Salary packaging for motor vehicles, laptops and superannuation
* Staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance
* UniSuper advice, seminars and financial planning
* Discounted rates to Uni sport and fitness centres
* Free annual flu vaccinations and EAP counselling
* Discounted veterinary services for staff pets and free university library access
Sponsorship / work rights
Australia — Work rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Submission
If you would like to request a copy of the Position Description or for all inquiries regarding the job, please email the Finance team at ussc.finance@sydney.edu.au
Additional roles and locations
Note: The following sections listing other roles and locations appear to be unrelated to the HR Officer role and have been omitted to maintain focus on this vacancy.
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