People & Culture Coordinator

UNICEF is the world's largest children's charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what.

We are offering a
full time permanent position
, working in a
flexible environment,
built around the
diversity of our team
and
their needs
. A
competitive salary
commensurate with the
not for profit
sector is offered together with a broad range of
wellbeing benefits
.

What we are looking for

UNICEF Australia's
People & Culture Coordinator
will play a key role in supporting the People & Culture team across the employee lifecycle - from recruitment to offboarding. You will work closely with the Culture & Capability Manager and your peers, leading different lifecycle stages and helping to create an inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven workplace.

Your day will include

• Drive end-to-end recruitment: engage candidates, partner with managers, craft job ads, source and shortlist talent, schedule interviews, and ensure CS&PSEA compliance.
• Coordinate training, induction, Townhalls, and course creation.
• Manage SharePoint content, draft updates, and support departmental news.
• Lead our Internship Program
• Maintain HRIS, update notifications and contracts, and manage People Support tickets - triaging, advising, and troubleshooting.
• Issue contracts, conduct probity checks, streamline workflows, and improve processes.
• Administer changes, liaise with Payroll and managers, and support leave and performance processes.
• Monitor probity expiries, renewals, and update records in HRIS and SharePoint.

We would like you to have the following skills and experience

• Previous experience in a HR / People and Culture Coordination role, Recruitment, or Learning and Development
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office programs (Excel, SharePoint, Teams), tracking systems, and databases
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of compliance, child safeguarding, and process documentation
• Ability to design and build courses in LMS
• Commitment to the Rights of the Child and alignment with UNICEF Australia's vision, values, and safeguarding principles
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose
• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector
• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making
• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams
• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support
• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering
• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child

How To Apply

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select "Apply" and submit the following documents in PDF format:

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths
• Your CV

For further information on this position, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team:

.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss any requirements that will ensure you can participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Applications for this position close
Sunday 30th November 2025
.

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

UNICEF Australia is committed to ensure all our People, from any background, feel heard, considered, and able to contribute to their full potential. We are striving to build a truly inclusive workplace, one that our team feel they can bring their best self to work and is reflective of the wider community that we serve.