Administration Officer

Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has become available for an Administration Officer to join our Human Resources team. This position is designed for a passionate, motivated individual eager to contribute to our growing team.

About Indie Education:

Indie Education, delivers flexible, inclusive education and training services that meet the evolving needs of diverse learners and communities across Australia.

Our programs span secondary schooling, vocational education, supported employment and community-based learning. All our programs are designed to re-engage individuals with education through personalised, strengths-based approaches. Grounded in adult learning principles, our services foster autonomy, mutual respect, and responsibility. We create environments where learners and educators thrive together, with a strong focus on wellbeing, accessibility and positive educational outcomes.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values of respect, innovation, self‑development, and teamwork underpin every aspect of our work.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide administrative and generalist support across the full HR function.
• Manage shared HR inboxes and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Respond to general employee queries and direct more complex matters as appropriate.
• Coordinate day-to-day HR administration tasks, including maintaining personnel files, registers, and HR templates.
• Prepare employee correspondence using approved templates and assist with ad hoc communications.
• Schedule and support activities such as interviews, meetings, training, and probation reviews.
• Undertake HR data entry and reporting to support compliance and decision making.
• Assist with monitoring and updating HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Support HR projects and initiatives that enhance engagement, retention, and the overall HR presence within the Company.
• Liaise with payroll and other stakeholders to ensure accurate employment records and smooth HR operations.
• Partner with key stakeholders across all areas of HR.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Have knowledge and understanding of HR principles.
• Have a solutions-focused approach and deal with issues and change in a proactive, positive and dynamic way.
• Self-motivated, driven and energised in a fast-paced environment.
• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Have a minimum of 2 years' administration or HR experience and possess the ability to communicate and form relationships with all stakeholders, employees and clients.

Essential Requirements:

All employees must hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC).

• WWCC from relevant state authority, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• NPC, issued within 3 months prior to appointment and renewed annually.

Benefits and Perks

• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to tax‑effective packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay
• Professional development opportunities.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.

Remuneration:

• Level 5 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement $69,281 per annum plus superannuation.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 8.30 AM. to 4.36 PM.
• Annual Shutdown Period during Christmas/New Year period (Dec/Jan,10 A/L days).

Ready to Apply?

• Submit your application via SEEK's 'Apply' button, which will redirect you to Indie Education's recruitment portal.
• For enquiries, please contact Elise Ennever, Head of Human Resources )
• Applications close on 07 November 2025. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:

Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.