HR Graduate

Location: 2 days per week Heidelberg West, 1 day per week North Melbourne, 2 days can be remote/WFH.

Are you ready to take that next step towards your HR Career?

WISE Employment is seeking a HR Graduate. This Graduate level role will assist with a range of activities in the delivery of a variety of HR Programs and activities such as recruitment, retention, talent management and operational support and advice to the business.

Perks of Working at WISE

• Competitive Salary with added Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits (tax savings) + Super + More
• Fantastic reward and recognition initiatives and ongoing learning and development
• 4 wellness-days per year (additional leave), the ability to purchase additional annual leave and various healthy lifestyle initiatives
• Learning and Development Programs
• Company Laptop & iPhone
  Exclusive benefits and discounts from leading retailers through Flare

A day in the role involves...

• Working collaboratively to continuously improve processes associated with induction, onboarding, performance management and development and recruitment.
• Supporting HR Manager in all people related activities such as: case management, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Supporting the Talent Acquisition Team with administration related to end-to-end recruitment. This includes: advertising roles, generating offers and working with key stakeholders to ensure our records are up to date.
• Identifying any risk and compliance issues related to human resource matters including compliance with all relevant workplace legislative requirements and employee health, safety and wellbeing.
• Undertaking projects, including: consultation, planning, managing, implementation and resolution of project issues.
• Establishing and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Keeping up-to-date with:

o Human Resource Management related trends and developments

o Relevant legislation, such as OH&S, EEO Acts

o WISE policies and procedures

What you will bring to the Team:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or similar
• An approachable style, happy to work collaboratively with your team and stakeholders
• Strong organisational & time management skills
• Self-motivated and the personal drive to progress
• Adaptability and a positive attitude towards change
• Highly organised with a great attention to detail
• Flexible and capable of changing focus quickly
• Able to multitask and prioritise duties in a fast paced environment
• Discrete and understand the need for confidentiality
• Excellent in written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
• Able to take the initiative, get things done and take ownership of all tasks
  Strongly computer literate, particularly in the Microsoft Office Word, Excel

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary level qualifications in HR or similar
• Strong understanding of contemporary human resource management including sound knowledge of Employment law and policies (National Awards and Fair Work Act).
• Good problem solving skills
• Advanced communication skills (written and oral)
• Advanced organisational and time management skills
• Sound computer skills, proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good project management and presentations skills
  Advanced interpersonal skills

Desirable Criteria

• A demonstrated understanding of award interpretation
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources
  Knowledge of Workers Compensation and Return to Work

WISE Employment

Celebrating over 30 years in the employment services industry, WISE Employment is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training, and support to the disadvantaged members of our community. We aim to inspire, transform and empower people by connecting them with employers who care. WISE also operates highly successful, inclusive social enterprises along with a range of other programs and services aligned to the needs of the community.

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Are you ready to Apply?

Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the above-specified requirements.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at

We're Inclusive

WISE is recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an "Inclusive Employer 2024/2025". We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.