Human Resources Assistant

Wesley Human Resources

• full time (38 hours per week)


• varied role within a great team environment


• Carlingford location


• immediate start.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the role

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, in Wesley Human Resources Operations (HR), the HR Assistant provides generalist HR and administrative support to the HR Operations Team and Wesley Mission staff.

The successful applicant will be a quick learner, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi task. You will have previous administrative experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a HR function or team. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow and develop in their HR skills and knowledge with the potential for further development and growth subject to the individual’s capabilities, strengths and interests.

A qualification within the HR or Business Administration field would be advantageous to you in securing this role.

Duties and responsibilities

• support the HR team in providing timely and accurate HR advice and correspondence to staff


• coordinate review and updates of HR templates, policies, procedures and forms


• general office administration


• provide support for recruitment, selection, induction and exit processes as required


• assist with HR projects and event coordination


• process invoices and expense reconciliations.

Essential criteria

• administrative experience


• excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional telephone manner


• intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• experience with databases and online systems


• acute attention to detail, initiative and thorough completion of tasks


• excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise competing demands


• ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment


• ability to exercise discretion/confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Desirable criteria

• diploma or tertiary level qualifications within the Human Resources or Business Administration field


• previous experience within a HR function or team


• experience working with Oracle PeopleSoft and accounts payable.

Remuneration

Employment conditions and remuneration will be in accordance with the Clerks Private Sector Award, Grade 4 with generous salary packaging opportunities available.

Closing date

4 November 2024.

Apply now

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your current resume.

To enquire and submit an application, please contact Jo Stewart

Email: jo.stewart@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.