People and Culture Coordinator

Ageing Australia is the national peak body representing providers across the aged care sector, including retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care, community care, and related services. We advocate for our members, providing expert advice, resources and tailored services to ensure they deliver exceptional care to older Australians.

Why join us?

At Ageing Australia, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. We ensure our people are well-compensated, enjoy great benefits, and receive the support they need. We prioritise the wellness of our team and their families, fostering a culture of care and excellence. If you are successful you will enjoy:

• Five weeks paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Annual professional development budget
• Work from any Ageing Australia location SA/WA/QLD/VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS
• Access to our employee assistance program
• Inclusive culture where communication and collaboration thrive.

About the role:

We're seeking a highly skilled People and Culture Coordinator to drive our people, culture and safety strategy and contribute to initiatives that foster a positive workforce culture. This pivotal role will provide administrative, technical, and project support to our people, culture and safety team.

As the People and Culture Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Ageing Australia’s people strategy by contributing to the following key outcomes:

• Support key people and culture functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and act as a primary point of contact for employee enquiries.
• Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of new employees, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Maintain and update people, culture and safety policies and procedures in line with scheduled review dates and compliance standards.
• Monitor the completion of assigned learning modules in ELMO, ensuring timely follow-up and compliance.
• Manage the HR team inbox, triaging enquiries and escalating more complex matters as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of annual people priorities and strategic initiatives, supporting broader team success.
• Coordinate training calendars and learning initiatives, ensuring capability-building activities are delivered and tracked effectively.
• Provide support on a range of people and culture projects, including policy reviews, process improvement, and data analysis.
• Assist with the implementation of wellbeing and WHS initiatives that enhance employee experience and workplace safety.
• Act in alignment with Ageing Australia’s core values when working with staff, members, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant qualifications and/or a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role or providing HRIS technical support.
• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Great attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HR systems (experience with ELMO (HRIS) is not essential, but desired).
• A collaborative, people-first mindset and a commitment to service excellence
• Strong work ethic and work history that would evidence commitment to Ageing Australia values and a genuine passion for aged care.

Please note: This is a fixed term role with end date of 31 December 2025.

We require a federal police check as an essential selection component for this role, please consider this requirement when submitting your application.

How to apply:

Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.