HR Officer, United States Studies Centre bei United States Studies Centre

• A fantastic secondment opportunity to provide HR support in the United States Studies Centre

• Full-time until 30 June 2026

• Salary $80,000 to 90,000 exclusive of super (determined based on experience)

About the opportunity

The United States Studies Centre (USSC) is looking for an HR Officer to join the Operations Manager in providing a broad range of HR, office management and admin related functions across the Centre.

The United States Studies Centre (USSC) is one of Australia’s most influential think tanks. We’re in an exciting growth phase, powered by an award-winning culture, a high-performing team, and a mission that matters: providing analysis of the US, insights for Australia, and solutions for the Alliance. As part of this exciting journey, we’re looking for someone with strong HR skills and a passion for supporting people to thrive. If you’re organised, proactive, and love building great workplace experiences, this is the role for you.

This position plays a vital role in shaping the employee experience at the Centre. You’ll provide HR administration support, draft employment contracts, coordinate recruitment, assist with performance processes, and champion staff wellbeing and professional development.

In this role, you will

• provide day-to-day support across all HR activities

• prepare employment agreements, variations, and contractor documents

• coordinate recruitment for employees

• manage onboarding and offboarding for staff and affiliates

• act as the first point of contact for HR-related enquiries

• ensure staff are aware of wellbeing initiatives, including EAP support

• support the annual performance process (KPI setting, mid-year and end-of-year reviews)

• assist in the promotions process

• organise professional development programs and training, such as Lunch N’ Learns

• help maintain a safe and compliant workplace in line with the Centre’s WHS framework

• monitor and report risks using Riskware

• support the COO to maintain the Centre-wide risk management framework

About you

• strong HR administration skills

• great communication and problem-solving ability

• a team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment

• a passion for supporting people and creating a positive workplace culture

In addition to the employee’s salary and superannuation, the Centre provides a range of benefits including:

• Family-friendly working hours and flexible working arrangements that let you balance your work and personal responsibilities

• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, sick leave, carers leave, long service leave, family violence leave and paid parental leave

• Breastfeeding rooms and a breastfeeding policy, with several childcare centres near the University

• Professional development allowance, plus a range of training and development opportunities provided by the University

• Salary packaging for motor vehicles, laptops and superannuation

• Staff discounts on selected bank products and health insurance

• UniSuper superannuation advice, seminars and financial advisers

• Discounted rates to Uni sport and fitness centres

• Free annual flu vaccinations

• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service

• Discounted veterinary services for pets of staff

• Free access to the University library

The Centre is committed to building a culture that fosters collaboration, career progression, diversity, inclusion, mental health and sustainability. We have a Social Responsibility Committee that organises regular events and training sessions and our Social Club meets monthly. The Centre won awards for Best Workplace and Culture Change.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Submission:

• Cover Letter (max. 1-page)

• CV or resumé (max. 3-pages)

If you would like to request a copy of Position Description or for all enquires regarding the job, please email the Finance team at [email protected] 

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