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Corporate

Your role as a human resources officer

As a human resource (HR) officer, you’ll support HR teams with daily people processes. Your work helps support staff across the organisation.

This includes:

  • supporting recruitment and onboarding processes for new staff
  • helping with payroll, leave and employment changes
  • helping manage staff performance and conduct processes
  • assisting with learning and development programs.

We have full time, part time and casual roles.

What your day might look like

You’ll start your day by checking emails, updating records or preparing documents. During the day, you’ll support recruitment activities and respond to staff questions. You’ll also be updating employee information in our systems. You'll process paperwork for staff changes and promotions and make sure staff records are up to date.

Learn more about working as a human resources officer on the Your Career website.

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Qualifications

You can usually work as a human resources officer without formal qualifications.

It can be beneficial to do a certificate or diploma in human resources. Some roles might support you to work towards it.

Pay and benefits

Your pay rate and benefits will depend on your role, experience and where you work.

We also offer:

  • regular wage increases
  • a superannuation rate of 12.75%
  • a supportive workplace with flexible working arrangements
  • several types of leave
  • salary packaging
  • help with ongoing professional development costs.

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Professional growth

You’ll have access to learning and development throughout your career.

This may include:

  • learning on the job
  • training in human resources processes and systems
  • talking with experienced staff to build skills
  • opportunities to study while you work.

With experience and training, you may move into more senior roles.

Career paths

Getting experience and doing more study when you’re a human resources officer can lead to other roles.

  • Senior human resources advisor roles
  • Team leader roles
  • Manager roles

If you plan to do more study, ask your training provider if your past studies can count towards a higher qualification.

Last updated:   April 2026

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