Job Purpose

Suicide Prevention Australia Administration & HR Officer is appointed by and accountable to the Director of Finance and Operations.

The Administration & HR Officer is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the following:

• Human Resources Administration (including recruitment, on-boarding using Suicide Prevention Australia’s Learning Hub, off-boarding and payroll support)
• Office Management (including office supplies, asset register, facilities, office events & rosters) (Shared responsibility)
• Process Admin and Compliance (including processes & procedures, process mapping, improvements, process compliance, policy creation – operations)
• Backup to EA to support CEO diary management
• Back-up assistance to Exec, Board Committee reports and minutes

Suicide Prevention Australia is the lead national organisation engaging with member organisations, governments, businesses, researchers, practitioners and those with lived experience seeking to reduce the impact of suicide on the community. As such its focus is multi-faceted and complex.

The Administration & HR Officer is delegated the authority from Director of Finance and Operations for the day to day business operations related to the above areas of responsibility.

About Suicide Prevention Australia  

Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. We exist to provide a clear, collective voice for suicide prevention, so that together we can save lives. We believe that through collaboration and shared purpose, we can work towards our ambition of a world without suicide. We work to build a stronger suicide prevention sector, a more aware and engaged community, and a more effective regulatory and funding environment. Suicide Prevention Australia engages with Member organisations, governments, businesses, researchers, practitioners and those with lived experience seeking to reduce the impact of suicide on the community. 

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Qualifications: what minimum educational, technical or professional qualifications required to competently perform role

• Required: Cert IV (completed), or Tertiary qualification (currently studying) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Desirable: in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative role with responsibility for HR-related functions.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation, awards, and HR best practices.
• 3 years’ Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, and HR administration.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR/payroll systems.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Sensitivity to people who have been affected by suicide Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Experience working in the not-for-profit, healthcare, community services, or disability sectors.
• Experience using Civi CRM or other CRM/LMS
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership with, a professional HR body such as the Australian HR Institute.
• Experience with performance management, employee relations, and policy development. 
• Management of operational policies and procedures
• Experience with Xero
• Experience with diary management
• Experience working in a dynamic environment

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

A position description is attached.