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HR Officer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Woden Community Service Inc Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of 'A caring community where everyone belongs' is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are seeking a passionate HR Officer that can run end to end recruitment and has experience using ELMO software.

Our Offer:

  • Permanent full-time appointment.
  • Salary of SCS 4 $90, $94,894.30 p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
  • Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
  • National EAP Service.
  • 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
  • Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
  • Study Leave Opportunities.
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months service).
  • Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
  • Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

  • Undertake end to end on boarding for employees.
  • Responsible for recruitment, including drafting vacancy advertisements and posting on relevant sites.
  • Ensure that onboarding documents/IDs, pre-employment screening and checks are complete prior to offer.
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts and new starter documents for successful candidates.
  • Maintain processes in ELMO for end-to-end onboarding, ensuring information is accurate and maintained.
  • Support the HR Advisor with new employee induction sessions.
  • Review position descriptions for new positions as part of recruitment processes.
  • Seek guidance from WCS policies, procedures, the Enterprise Agreement and Fair Work legislation when supporting Managers with queries, escalating complex queries to the HR Manager.
  • Draft and issue contract variations for existing employees.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Two years plus demonstrated experience in a HR administration or recruitment role.
  • systems.
  • Knowledge of ELMO system.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Sound communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people.
  • Team player, flexible with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential enquiries and information.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Mission, Values and Code of Conduct of Woden Community Service.

A full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience. Please visit:

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. The applications will not be accepted via email.

For further information, please contact Amie Lording, HR Manager at

Closing Date: COB 14 September 2025

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children's Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.