One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia!

We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 144,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners. The Opportunity

As the face of the People team, the HR Coordinator (People Coordinator) is the trusted first point of contact for employees and leaders across Engineers Australia. This role is all about creating exceptional employee experiences by providing timely advice, resolving queries, connecting people with the right support, and ensuring every interaction leaves a positive impression. Beyond delivering outstanding people support, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating key People programs, supporting the full employee lifecycle, and partnering with leaders to provide practical HR guidance.

From onboarding and employee records management to reporting, administration, and continuous improvement initiatives, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our people, culture, and employee experience every day. This is an initial 6-month fixed term opportunity until Feb 2027 – with a potential to extend. Location

Based in our Melbourne office, this role offers a flexible hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. To set you up for success, you'll spend more time onsite during your initial onboarding and training period, building relationships and gaining hands-on experience with our people, systems, and processes. What You'll Bring

Experience working in an HR Coordinator, HR administration or similar role, supported by tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.

A good understanding of contemporary HR practices, employment legislation, and employee lifecycle processes.

A proactive, customer-focused approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.





Confidence working independently, exercising sound judgement and discretion when handling people matters.

A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively as part of a geographically dispersed team.

Strong initiative and the ability to prioritise work, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Excellent attention to detail, supported by outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for People enquiries, providing advice, support, and an exceptional employee experience.

Deliver generalist HR support across recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance, remuneration, learning and development, policies, and employment legislation.

Coordinate and deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including employment contracts, induction and onboarding, probation, employee movements, and offboarding processes.

Maintain HR systems, employee records, trackers, reporting, and data integrity across multiple people platforms.

Coordinate key People programs, including employee recognition, benefits, engagement surveys, and employee communications.

Partner with Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, Payroll, and business leaders to support workforce and people initiatives.

Contribute to continuous improvement of People processes, systems, workflows, and administrative operations. *Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role (on our careers website) Why work for Engineers Australia? People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.

Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions

Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave





Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment

Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.

A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve

Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023–2029), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees. Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 21 August 2026. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check. Please note, applications are reviewed as they are received. Diversity, inclusion and your privacy:

Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive setting for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at [email protected] , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation-related matters.

At Engineers

Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants.

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Thank you for considering a career with us.

📌 HR Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Engineers Australia
📍 Victoria