About the role
The Senior Human Resources Officer is a senior member of the broader People and Culture team. Supporting the Director of People and Culture, the Senior Human Resources Officer provides high quality advice and assistance to leaders and employees across all aspects of human resources management, including recruitment, remuneration, employee benefits, management performance, employee relations and industrial relations, including Award and Agreement interpretation.
This role will be accountable for operational management of all aspects of the employee life cycle – from recruiting and onboarding through to departure. Including ensuring adherence to employment legislation, organisational policies, and procedures, producing employment documentation and maintaining relevant employment records and registers.
The role requires all duties to be performed in accordance with the GEO Healthcare Values of Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork and Excellence.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- Extensive experience as a HR Generalist, including an in-depth understanding of Industrial Relations legislation.
- Proven experience leading a team and delivering practical operational HR solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a small team, in a busy working environment.
- High level organisation, co-ordination and time management skills, in order to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality which applies to personnel documentation.
- Demonstrated flexible approach to work, with an ability to apply problem solving and initiative to complex issues.
- Good working knowledge of (and experience using) the MS Office software suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, e.g. Human Resources Management.
- Membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute.
- Prior experience in a healthcare organisation or health related working environment.
- Experience using the following software systems; SharePoint, TRIM, KRONOS, Infinium.
Other Requirements of the role:
- Ability to work onsite 5 days per week and travel to various sites across Victoria as required.
- Ability to work within a correctional setting, which may involve indirect contact with prisoners.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check and pre-employment Medical.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required
- Valid and current full Australian Drivers License
For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:
- Senior Human Resources Officer
About GEO Healthcare
GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.
GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.
We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.
Working at GEO Healthcare you will benefit from:
- An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment.
- Career opportunities, professional development and progression.
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Many other employee (and family) benefits.
For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare
How to Apply:
Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:
To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.
To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact Heidi Matthes 0499 748 693.
Make a real difference – Apply Now!
People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be considered as they are received so apply now. Closing date for applications – 12pm, 27 July 2026.
We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:
UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE
