Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ3527/AUG/2026
About us
People, Safety, and Culture (PSC) provides services and advice to the department on a wide range of human resources (HR), transformation, occupational health and safety, industrial relations, workforce planning matters and business assets.
The HR Assist Officer sits within the Employee Workplace Relations (EWR) team of PSC and supports the HR Assist helpdesk function. As the HR Assist Officer, you will respond directly to general HR enquiries in an efficient, effective and customer focused manner in order to deliver timely, accurate and reliable HR support to managers and employees.
What you will do
As HR Assist Officer, you will provide first-level HR help by phone and email.
You will manage queries, keep records and support the HR helpdesk team.
You will:
About you
Relevant experience in an HR team is highly desirable. A tertiary qualification in human resources or a related field is also highly desirable.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Sandi Buttros at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.