Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Administration - Human Resources
Req Id - 8559
- Become a vital member of a dynamic and busy HR team
- Ongoing training and professional development | supported work environment
- Temporary part-time role (64 hours per fortnight) until 18/04/2027
About the role
As a People Assist Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative support across the People and Culture Directorate. Working collaboratively with the Workplace Contracts and Support and People Assist teams, you will provide timely and accurate assistance to managers and employees across Barwon Health on a range of employment, payroll, and workforce-related matters.
This role is ideal for a customer-focused administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to delivering exceptional service while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and resolve employee and manager HR/payroll enquiries, including triaging, escalating, and responding to People Assist tickets in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation across HR systems, ensuring compliance with information management, privacy, and organisational standards.
- Provide administrative support to the Workplace Contracts and Support team, including reporting, document preparation, records management, auditing, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate workloads, support service delivery, and undertake general administration and reception duties as required.
- Relevant qualification in Human Resources (Certificate III or higher) and/or demonstrated experience in HR administration, including contract processing.
- Proven experience in a fast-paced administrative environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multitask effectively, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional correspondence and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- High level of accuracy in data entry and systems administration, with a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively within a team environment.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Extensive professional development opportunities
Attractive salary packaging benefits
Living expenses capped at $9,010
Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
Satisfactory Police Record Check
Immunisation Status Clearance
Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Hannah Pohl
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 4215 0521
Application closing date: 18th June 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
