Being at the heart of the Mackay community since 1974, Good Shepherd Lodge LTD is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and service while fostering a sense of belonging to enable their residents to live a healthier, more active and connected life. With two locations, Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens, they offer a range of flexible options to suit individual needs including independent living, residential care, community care and Allied Health services.
Good Shepherd Lodge LTD strives to provide individualised quality of care and service that is tailored to the needs of their clients and aligned to their Christian values and their team is fundamental to their long term success. With the vision to be the Aged Care services provider of choice in Mackay and Whitsundays communities, they live by the values of Inclusiveness, Integrity, Compassion & Respect, Flexibility & Adaptability and Innovation.
Good Shepherd Lodge LTD is currently seeking an experienced HR /Administration Assistant to join their team on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension. To be successful for this role, you will have experience in administration and HR and possess excellent communication skills, be honest, reliable, hardworking and have pride in the quality of your work.
The duties of this role include:
- Administration support for all stages of the employment life cycle (including drafting employment letters, onboarding, induction, staff movements, departures etc).
- Assisting in the recruitment process - drafting and posting job advertisements, liaising with the migration agent for visa requirements of the overseas workforce.
- Drafting and preparing documents and contracts including processing internal movements, promotions and other changes.
- Assisting with core HR activities such as probation and performance appraisals.
- Maintaining and ensuring the accurate recording of all HR and employee records, files, as well as HR forms and templates.
- General administrative duties such as filing, archiving and other duties as directed by the HR Manager.
- Contributing to the development and review of HR policies and procedures and assist in updating procedure manuals.
- Coordinating and supporting employee events where appropriate.
The HR/Administration Assistant assists with core HR activities as well as providing administrative support as required.
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Experience in administration and HR
- Knowledge of Industrial Awards and Workplace Agreements
- Intermediate level computer skills
- Excellent numeracy & literacy skills
- The ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- A willingness to contribute to team initiatives and tasks
- A high standard of verbal and written communication
- Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Experience in Aged Care beneficial
- A National Police Check or ability to obtain
- Experience in computerised payroll systems beneficial
- The ability to align with the core values of Inclusiveness, Integrity, Compassion & Respect, Flexibility & Adaptability and Innovation
- Previous experience with Employment Hero beneficial
- Up to date Covid and Flu vaccinations
The important work that Good Shepherd Lodge LTD deliver is driven by the passion of their team and their commitment to providing quality care. Like-minded professionals who share this vision are encouraged to apply. If you would like to work in a company that truly values its people and be a vital part of the Good Shepherd Lodge LTD team, please apply now via SEEK.
Relevant experience should be addressed in your cover letter, accompanied by a current CV.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.