Are you passionate about fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace? Do you thrive on supporting staff development and driving organisational success?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated People and Culture Officer to join our team (in August 2026 for a 14-month contract) and work closely with the People and Culture Manager.
A little bit about us:
Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.
As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.
Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.
About the role:
This position is to support recruitment and selection, onboarding, learning and development, and engagement of staff, keeping their require skills updated and aligned to the organisational needs to achieve People and Culture strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Ensure availability of skilled workforce through being responsible for coordinating mandatory and discretional training as directed by the People and Culture Manager.
- Maintain and update the HR system, ensuring data integrity and processing changes in employee status.
- Coordinate and administer recruitment and selection process and participate in key interviews as required by People and Culture Manager.
- Coordinate and conduct staff onboarding program.
- Coordinate initiatives to promote wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and engagement.
- Support Managers to develop and implement development plans for key staff.
- Generate reports and assist in analysing HR metrics to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Any other duties commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience as directed by the People and Culture Manager
About you:
- Certificate IV in Human Resources or Business or working on obtaining this qualification.
- Previous experience in Human Resources or administrative positions.
- Strong emotional intelligence and positive and engaging personality.
- Motivated, enthusiastic and comfortable to work in fast-paced environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Autonomous and team player worker
- Resilient, proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach and mindset.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong, respectful and effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, to foster collaboration.
Some of the work perks:
- Maximise your take home pay with Not – For – Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p/a;
- Short-term, affordable accommodation (conditions apply);
- Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist;
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program;
- Social Club (conditions apply);
- Ongoing training;
- Opportunities to upskill;
- Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply).
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Friday 12 June 2026.
Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.
