Barkuma is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented People & Culture Administration Officer to join our Corporate Team and play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative support and exceptional service across the organisation.
About Barkuma:
Barkuma is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through providing diverse range of services. For more than 50 years, we have fostered an environment of self-determination, endless opportunities for learning and growth for our customers. Our aspirational goal is to become a leading provider of high-quality employment, transition, and in-home support services for both current and future customers. At the heart of our mission is our purpose to partner with individuals on their journey towards their best life.
About The Role:
The People & Culture Administration Officer provides comprehensive administrative support to the P&C Manager and team while delivering responsive, high-quality service to departments across the organisation for all P&C-related enquiries and requests. This key role is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, including training, vaccinations and NDIS compliance requirements, and supporting hiring managers with timely, professional customer service.
This role requires providing assistance and support to vulnerable individuals, making a meaningful impact on their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the People & Culture team, ensuring efficient and compliant HR operations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, regularly auditing HR systems to ensure data integrity and compliance (including training, vaccinations and NDIS requirements).
- Coordinate and track induction programs for new and supported employees, ensuring completion of required documentation, training and system access.
- Monitor training, certifications and policy acknowledgements, proactively following up to ensure workforce compliance.
- Generate reports and provide workforce data insights to support compliance monitoring and workforce planning.
- Provide end-to-end recruitment administration support, including interview coordination, employment documentation and reference checks.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring timely documentation, system updates and compliance checks.
- Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
You will bring:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- HR administration experience
- Experience with HRIS (e.g Employment Hero)
- Proficient computer skills – Microsoft office, word, excel and outlook
- Attention to detail is essential and ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- Confidence to learn and apply knowledge/skills
- Understanding and experience of the NDIS, or a willingness to learn
Qualifications, Certification:
- Certificate III Business Administration/ Human Resources (desirable)
Special Conditions:
- Work rights for Australia
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Completion of mandatory training – NDIS Quality and Safeguards Worker Orientation Module and Infection control – Covid-19 (or willingness to complete)
- Current Australian Driver’s License (restricted P2 license and above)
Benefits of working with Barkuma:
- Permanent role with $18,550 salary packaging option
- Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave
- Supportive, flexible, and diverse team culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to a minimum of 6 annual EAP sessions
- Free flu vaccination
To find out more about Barkuma visit us at:
- www.barkuma.com.au
- www.facebook.com/barkumainc;
- www.linkedin.com/company/barkuma-inc;
To Apply: Please click the ‘Apply’ button to lodge your application, including a cover letter and your Resume.
Barkuma acknowledged that each individual, regardless of their background or abilities, brings their diverse talents and skills, ensuring the best outcomes for our clients. We encourage applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
With respect, no recruitment agencies please. Candidates must have work rights for Australia. Barkuma is an equal opportunity employer.
Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted.
Thanks
P&C Team
