HR Officer
East Melbourne
- Exciting permanent position with a faith-based Organisation
- Flexible (Hybrid) working arrangement (office and WFH)
- Beautiful CBD offices located 100 metres from Parliament station
Are you passionate about Human Resources (HR) and ready to make an impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, collaboration, and service excellence are valued? If you’re looking to grow your career while supporting an organisation that makes a real difference, this is the role for you.
About CAM
Presided over by the Archbishop, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne (CAM) is the largest Archdiocese in Australia. It comprises around 1.1 million Catholics with a wide variety of people, cultures and ministries, providing services and support including pastoral, educational, social welfare, financial and administration services.
About the Role
As an HR Officer, you’ll be the go-to person for HR administration and HRIS management, ensuring smooth processes across the entire employee lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain broad HR experience, work in a values-driven organisation, and contribute to an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
- HR Administration Excellence – Create and maintain employee documents, contracts, and records with precision and efficiency.
- HR Systems & Processes – Be our HRIS (Employment Hero) expert, managing employee workflows, on/offboarding, and system enhancements.
- First Point of Contact – Provide top-notch support through HR inboxes, responding to queries and ensuring a seamless employee experience.
- Recruitment Support – Assist in posting job ads, managing applications, and even sitting on selection panels.
- New Employee Experience – Coordinate onboarding, induction, and compliance checks to ensure a warm welcome to CAM.
- HR Events & Engagement – Play a key role in organising HR initiatives, staff celebrations, and engagement activities.
- Compliance & Policy Support – Ensure adherence to employment legislation, industrial instruments, and internal policies.
What You’ll Bring
- 1–2 years’ experience in a similar HR administration role, with a strong understanding of HR processes.
- Third-level qualification in Human Resources or a relevant field.
- A tech-savvy mindset. You have strong Microsoft 365 skills and experience in navigating a HRIS.
- Strong attention to detail. You pride yourself on accuracy, organisation, and meeting deadlines.
- Problem-Solving mindset. You think ahead and find smart solutions.
Why work for CAM?
- Ongoing training and development programs to enhance your HR skills and knowledge.
- Exposure to diverse HR functions, from recruitment to employee relations, giving you well-rounded experience in the field.
- Mentorship and support from experienced HR professionals to help you develop and refine your expertise.
How to Apply
If you feel your skills and experience align with the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including resume and cover letter.
Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia