Human Resources Coordinator

Be apart of a team that encourages creativity and is passionate about supporting their people and culture.
A hands-on role with a variety of HR components and ability to broaden your HR skillset.
Full-Time annual salary $90-93K plus superannuation.

About The GEO Group Australia

Ravenhall Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia, based west of Melbourne and is Victoria's largest prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. It's contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEO's Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO's Community Reintegration Centre.

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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall is Victoria's largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO's Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall's unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

Key Accountabilities:

• Process fortnightly payroll inclusive of workers compensation related payments and reimbursements and/or any other required special payroll involving manual checking of data imported from Kronos and applying required corrections.
• Review rostering exceptions and rectify based on approvals and evidence of time worked.
• Monitor all payroll records for the Centre staff and correct any errors that may occur in a timely fashion. Investigate omission and exceptions and obtain appropriate authorisation prior to updating data.
• Ensure that all payments to and entitlements for employees are in line with the relevant legislation.
• Undertake administrative related tasks associated with Human Resources functions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture of the HR department by identifying and implementing process improvements and streamlined methods of operation where possible.
• Working within the payroll portfolio and assist to specific functions and deliverables of rostering or HR generalist related objectives.
• Processing fortnightly pay for all staff within the Ravenhall facility.
• Working cooperatively with stakeholders to understand operational requirements and needs prior to development of solutions.
• Provide guidance and advice to staff and Leaders with regards to management of HR/payroll related queries and managing people effectively and efficiently
• Maintain variety of databases in line with requirements, ensuring communication is routinely established to ensure appropriate recording / reporting and follow up actions are undertaken and documented appropriately in order to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly statistical reports as required.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources or business with a HR major, or extensive demonstrated experience in diverse HR roles.
• Sound working knowledge of payroll principles, experience with rostering/scheduling will be advantageous.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate solution focused outcomes with a high level of initiative and self drive.
• Sound understanding of workplace HR policies and procedures, enterprise agreements and current employment related legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service having built strong relationships across the business.
• Manage competing priorities and able to proactively identify and respond to needs of individuals as required.
• Demonstrated competency in utilising Payroll programs and influential data reporting.
• Demonstrates respect, integrity and empathy when dealing with confidential and often discreet personnel and human resources matters.

Desirable:

• Previous responsibility for undertaking payroll activities for 500+ employees.
• Track record of successfully working in a complex and dynamic organisation.
• Experienced working with Kronos workforce management system
• Experience working with Infinium

For more information about the role, please click the full position description here.

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals
• Fitness Passport to promote wellbeing. Discounted gym and pool access for members and their families to over 1500 fitness facilities across Australia.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance (Medibank Private)
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)

How to Apply

To initiate the application process, click on the "Apply" button and proceed through the application questionnaire located beneath the job advertisement.

The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview
• Fit2Work and National Police Certificate Authority Clearance which will be covered by our organisation
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation

Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take approximately 6-8 weeks.

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

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Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Please note* This is a progressive campaign and interviews may commence prior to the closure of the advertisement.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE

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