HR Officer (Volunteer) | Project-based Opportunity | Australian HR Experience

Contribute to meaningful HR projects while gaining practical Australian HR experience.

*This is a volunteer position, ideal for a dedicated individual with aligned values.

About the organisation The Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) is a registered charity based in Victoria, Australia. This grassroots foundation aims to prevent long-term poverty and displacement amongst indigenous peoples by empowering their development of cultural and environmental educational programs. Presently, IEF is supporting the work of Suku Mentawai, a community-run organisation based in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to apply your HR knowledge to real organisational projects while making a meaningful contribution to a growing charity. You'll have ownership of defined HR initiatives, collaborate with organisational leaders, and gain practical Australian HR experience that you can showcase in your portfolio.

You'll gain:

- Practical Australian HR experience
- Prospect to lead HR projects
- Experience working in a not-for-profit environment
- Networking with organisational leaders
- Professional reference upon successful completion
- Portfolio-ready project outcomes

Purpose of the role

Support the HR team with recruitment administration while leading one or more HR improvement projects over approximately six months.

Responsibilities





· Contribute to one or two HR improvement projects based on your interests and organisational priorities.

· Assist with recruitment administration and volunteer onboarding.

· Maintain HR documentation and resources.

· Collaborate with organisational leaders and other volunteers to implement HR initiatives.

Current Strategic HR projects

Project 1 – Volunteer Onboarding

Design and implement resources to improve the volunteer onboarding experience.

Expected outcome:

- Volunteer onboarding leaflet
- Supporting onboarding resources

Project 2 – Volunteer Engagement and Recognition Design and implement initiatives that strengthen volunteer engagement and recognise volunteer contributions.

Expected outcome:

- Sustainable recognition initiatives
- Internal communication plan or channels

Skills

Essential

- Interest in HR
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work independently

Desirable

- HR studies
- Recruitment experience
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Process improvement

Time commitment

- Approximately 3 hours per week
- Flexible schedule
- Six-month commitment preferred

How to apply

Please send your CV and brief answers to the following questions to [email protected]:

· Why are you interested in this opportunity?

· Which project(s) interest you most? (Select up to two.)

· What relevant skills or experience would you bring?

📌 HR Officer (Volunteer) | Project-based Opportunity | Australian HR Experience (Australia)
🏢 Indigenous Education Foundation (Ief)
📍 Australia