Immediate start!
Casual position which can be based at Noble Park or Little Collins Street office
Support the Human Resources (HR) team with administrative tasks, updating HR systems and responding to HR-related queries
Hybrid Working Arrangement (working from office and home) will be considered when fully trained
The hourly rate is $39.40 + 12% super
Other benefits include:
Supportive environment and caring work culture with work/life balance
Cultural Diversity
Cultural leave*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flare Employee Discounts Program
Flexible Working Arrangements will be considered
AMES Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where we live and work. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

*AMES Australia offers cultural, ceremonial, and representative leave to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in observing significant cultural practices, attending community meetings and ceremonies, and fulfilling official duties with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.

About the role

We are seeking applications for an Assistant HR Officer position, to join our Shared Services Team. Although this is a casual position, we need somone who is able to initially commit to work on a fulltime basis from Monday to Friday, to support current business needs.

If successful, your will support the team with a variety of HR related administrative duties. This includes (but is not limited to): processing police checks, VEVO checks and employment background checks; supporting recruitment activities; supporting employee events and training sessions; monitoring the HR Mailbox and responding to emails and queries received; preparing and sending contracts and onboarding paperwork to employees and new starters; updating and data entry into HR Systems, and assisting with maintaining HR policies, processes and relevant documents. We will provide a highly supportive environment with plenty of variety of tasks, in which you can expand your knowledge and skills. We are happy to consider applications from recent graduates of HR Diploma or Degree courses, or from candidates with overseas HR experience looking to obtain local experience.

To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

Minimum of Diploma of Business (Human Resources) or Diploma of Human Resources or similar field OR at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar position
Experience working with the following HR systems will be highly regarded, but is not essential: EmpowerHR, Jemini or Big Red Sky
Strong Customer Service skills with ability to convince others to follow expected processes skills
Ability to communicate complicated issues clearly and in a way able to understood by others
Excellent computer skills including the ability to effectively use and create simple reports from HR information systems
Demonstrated initiative and capacity to think and act independently
Demonstrated positive values of integrity, reliability, teamwork and professionalism consistent with the AMES Australia Vision and Mission and demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles
Applications for this position will be accepted up to 10pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025, however interviews and/or other selection processes may commence prior to the close date.

To apply for this position please submit:

Your current resume
Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above
About us

AMES Australia is a statutory authority which specialises in the delivery of education, training, employment, settlement and community services to a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) client base.

AMES Australia is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

For more information about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion please click here

AMES Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory police check and provision of a current Working with Children Check (where required for position).

AMES Australia's Values are: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human Rights.