People & Culture Administrator

About the Organisation

At Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research ("Ingham Institute"), we are committed to inspiring better health and transforming the treatment and care of people living with the most prevalent medical conditions and diseases. Our purpose is to make and apply discoveries that translate to radical improvement in health and health care for all.

We are a values-based, equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our values act as a guide for our behaviours and engagement with our colleagues, partners, stakeholders, and the communities we support.

Our values

• Imagination – we boldly challenge each other to think differently.
• Inclusion – we believe in and direct our efforts towards equity for all.
• Impact – we maximise our success by being relevant, focused, and responsive.
• Integrity – we operate with honesty and transparency in everything we do.

About the role

The People & Culture Administrator will be a support role to the other members of the People & Culture Team, those being the Chief People Officer, P&C Advisor, Talent Acquisition Advisor and Training Specialist.

The People & Culture Administrator will deliver on a range of administrative tasks including but not limited to, contract administration, coordination of onboarding and offboarding tasks for employees, supporting the team with SWSLHD systems data integrity, P&C Systems data administration and responding to employee queries through the P&C shared mailbox.

This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to move into the field of People & Culture, having gained administrative experience in other fields. The contract offered for this role is Part Time (0.6FTE / 22.8 hours per week) for 12-months. We are flexible in how the hours are distributed throughout the week, provided that Mondays and Fridays are included.

About You

Essential criteria

• Relevant Diploma / Degree Qualification in HR or proven experience in a similar HR administration role.
• A minimum of one year experience in similar People & Culture / HR or other administration support area.
• Knowledge of relevant HR Legislation.
• Relevant administrative experience.
• Personal alignment with Ingham Institute values.
• Ability to engage with a variety of audiences, tailoring communication to suit the relevant audience.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and virtual).
• A high level of professionalism and integrity.
• A positive, "can do" attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills, which are solutions focused.
• Proven team player who takes own initiative in supporting and achieving team goals/objectives.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.

Desirable criteria

• Prior experience administering HR Databases.

The complete position description is available upon request, please contact Hayley Paris at 

What we offer

At the Ingham Institute, we are proud to offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development and work-life balance. Some of the key benefits include:

• A competitive salary plus access to great salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,900 of general living expenses including rent, mortgage and credit card payments each year).
• A Meal Entertainment card (salary package up to $2,650 of dining out, hotel accommodation, venue hire and catering expenses each year).
• State-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• A collaborative team culture.

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, all applications must be submitted via SEEK by 11:59pm Sunday 14th September 2025 and are required to include:

• an up-to-date resume.
• a cover letter outlining how your experience and qualifications align with the essential requirements of the role.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights, and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check. The assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.

As a public health charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, salary packaging opportunities are available to Institute employees.

Please note that only short-listed applicants who have included the correct application documents will be contacted.