About us
Opendoor is a community-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to working with people to overcome barriers and build pathways to meaningful opportunities.
With a strong presence in Victoria and a growing reach across Australia, our caring team works alongside a broad network of community organisations, allied health providers, employers, and government partners to create pathways toward rewarding, long-term employment and wellbeing. For nearly 40 years, we’ve been here to listen, guide, and support thousands of Australians.
The role is intended to provide additional capability during a period of organisational change and systems improvement. It combines hands-on operational HR with responsibility for progressing several priority people systems initiatives, including improvements to the recruitment technology stack, HR systems access and security, and Cognology performance management functionality.
Key responsibilities include:
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HR Advisory support across recruitment, employee conditions, REM related activities, performance management, employee lifecycle management & HR policy
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Recruitment – supporting hiring managers with their recruitment needs
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Payroll – support pay role providing advise across awards (SCHADS, Labour market & cleaning service awards) and all REM related activities
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HR System improvements – lead HR tech initiatives partnering with ICT and vendors for Cognology, ReadyWorkforce & Vervoe
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Leadership support - supervising a HR coordinator, coaching & development
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HR Admin & Compliance activities as they relate to employee records, contracts and employee documentation
About you
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Demonstrated experience as an HR Generalist or HR Advisor, NFP / community services industry experience beneficial
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Strong working knowledge of the SCHADS Awards & experience interpreting Award classifications and remuneration structures
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Experience providing practical HR advice to managers
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Experience supervising or mentoring HR administration staff
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Experience managing recruitment through an HRIS or ATS
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Strong stakeholder management capability
Why Join Opendoor?
When you join Opendoor, you’ll be part of a workplace that’s:
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Values-driven – where optimism, inclusion and respect guide everything we do
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Supports flexible working arrangements, including the option of a rostered day off (RDO).
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Rewarding – with access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
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Collaborative – you’ll work with passionate people making a difference every day
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Hybrid 2 in office / 3 from home environment
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application. We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come through and may close the advertisement early if we find the right person.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience. Applicants must have Australian work rights.
Opendoor does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Opendoor is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion, and training. Opendoor encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents, or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.
Closing date is the 21st August 2026
