At Hort Innovation we are all about building a prosperous and sustainable future for Australia’s horticulture industry.

We invest millions of dollars into research & development, marketing, adoption, data and international trade initiatives.

Our team is passionate about Australian horticulture and innovation. We prioritise partnerships that deliver real impact and change on farm and beyond the farm gate.

Our company values underpin the culture of Hort Innovation and play an important role in defining the behaviours we collectively strive for. Please take a moment to watch the video featuring our people sharing their insights on our company values.

The People and Culture (P&C;) Coordinator role will provide administrative, coordination and general program support to the People and Culture team. Areas include recruitment, onboarding, advantages, performance, and learning and development.

Responsibilities

- Onboarding and offboarding - Facilitate new employee onboarding, including preparation of onboarding plan and new starter paperwork. Coordinate exit process, including coordination of exit checklist and exit interview.
- HR administration support - Organise, track, and maintain P&C; data and records. Including creating and maintaining employee files, employee letters, coordination of probation process, maintenance of organisation charts and monitoring of P&C; inbox.
- P&C; system administration - Oversee and maintain P&C; systems, including future Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
- SharePoint site management - Maintain and manage the P&C; folders and SharePoint site, ensuring accessibility and up-to-date content.
- Program coordination & support - Assist in the planning, execution, maintenance of materials and support of various P&C; programs and initiatives.
- Calendar coordination & management - Oversee scheduling and calendar management for P&C; activities and initiatives.
- Survey management & reporting - Administer employee surveys, compile results, and generate reports.




- General coordination activities - Support day-to-day coordination activities of the team.
- P&C; helpdesk support - Serve as the first point of contact for general P&C; inquiries and support requests.
- Vendor & supplier coordination - Manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers related to P&C; functions.
- Recruitment - Support end‑to‑end recruitment activities, including job advertising, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, and communication with hiring managers and candidates.

Experience and capability

- 2-3 years of experience in a human resources team coordinator role.
- The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, highly organised, and possess strong communication skills to effectively handle P&C; tasks and serve as a liaison between employees and management.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Learning and Development, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ideally exposure to HR software/systems (e.g., HRIS or a LMS).
- Strong organisational & attention to detail skills – Ability to manage calendars, schedule meetings, handle employee records, coordinate programs, manage data accuracy and support P&C; processes efficiently.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills – Capable of interacting professionally with employees, handling inquiries, and assisting in employee engagement activities.
- Basic HR knowledge & tech proficiency – Familiarity with HR policies, recruitment processes, and HR/L&D; software to support daily operations.

What you'll get

- Hybrid work environment
- Salary sacrificing
- One extra leave day between Christmas and Current Year
- Seasonal vaccinations
- Reward and recognition program
- Wellbeing focus including free access to an Employee Assistance Program plus other tools and resources
- A highly motivated and fun team

Hort Innovation is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of their race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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📌 People & Culture Coordinator (Surry Hills)
🏢 Hort Innovation
📍 Surry Hills