Full job description

Reference Number: 6283

Category: Administration and Support

Department: People & Culture

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• Full-time, Fixed-term position for 6 months
• Base salary $60-67k (dependent on experience) + generous salary packaging + super
• Monthly ADO & 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid working options available

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About HR Services

The HR Shared Services (HRSS) Department is part of the broader People and Culture Directorate. It is a well-regarded operations function, consisting of teams that provide accurate and efficient HR services across the organisation. With a focus on service excellence and customer-centricity, the HRSS teams work collaboratively together and with the broader People and Culture function to support employees and managers through the employee life cycle. HRSS includes payroll, salary packaging, HR services and HR systems.

About the role

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about people? Join the HR team at Austin Health as an HR Administrator, where you’ll play a key role in supporting new and existing employees and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.

This is a dynamic and people-focused administrative role that supports the Talent Acquisition function. From coordinating new starter processes to managing pre-employment checks and HR records, you'll help ensure all recruitment administration runs seamlessly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, digital-first environment and enjoys supporting others.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding using SuccessFactors
• Manage pre-employment checks, police checks, WWCCs, and visa verifications
• Create and maintain electronic employee records
• Generate reports and facilitate IT and Security access for new starters
• Submit badge requests and update internal systems
• Triage and manage incoming HR queries
• Support HR Solutions with system-based administrative tasks

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and within a team
• Competent digital skills and confidence using HR systems
• Bonus if you have previous HR admin experience or a related qualification — but not essential.

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.