Human Resource Project

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 80

**Classification** - Admin Grade 4 HS4 (Level 1 - Level 5)

**Job Category**:

- Human Resource Officer

**Req Id -** 4868

**About Us**
- Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

- Nursing/Midwifery
- Aged Care
- Medical
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services

**About the role**
- Human Resource Project Management & Training Officer
- Full time
- Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.
- Colac Area Health are rolling out a new Human Resource Information System (People Plus) that will streamline the recruitment, contract, onboarding, professional development and payroll processes.
- In addition, Colac Area Health will be implementing a new Time and Attendance (T&A) system called OPTIMA, and moving away from the existing T&A system, KRONOS.
- The HR Project & Training Officer will be instrumental in assisting with the transition of both the HRIS and OPTIMA systems
- through ensuring existing policies and processes are aligned to the new system and providing support and training to employees on using both systems to their full advantages.
- The HR Project & Training Officer will be a key member of the existing People & Culture Team and will provide project management support through the development, implementation and reporting on progress of project plans.
- The HR Project & Training Officer will work closely with the People Plus Project Team at Barwon Health and other regional health services implementing People Plus to ensure ongoing appropriate support.

**What’s required?**
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Strong technical skills, including experience with HRIS software and databases.
- Experience working with the M365 environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and deliver engaging training programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in HR software and project management tools.
- Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and regulations.
- (Preferable but not essential)Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field which as a Cert IV in Training is preferred.
- A working knowledge of or previous experience in the public healthcare sector would be an advantage.
- Experience in project management and training development is beneficial.

**Benefits working with us**
- Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;
- Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
- Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
- Active Social Club
- Extensive professional development and continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre
- To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

**Contact person: Lucy Quarterman**
**Phone: 035235110**

**Application closing date: Friday 4th July 2025