Maternity cover – People and Talent coordinators (12 month contract)

Biodiversity Australia is a quick-growing, Indigenous-owned environmental consultancy delivering innovative solutions across biodiversity, environmental management and sustainable development.

- We’re looking for a People & Talent Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
- This is a hands-on, varied role combining recruitment, HR coordination, employee support, onboarding and payroll preparation. You’ll be the friendly and approachable face of People & Culture and a key point of contact for our employees and managers.
- About the role
- You’ll work closely with the People & Culture Manager and wider leadership team to support our people across the employee lifecycle.
- Your day-to-day will include:
- Managing end-to-end recruitment, from taking briefs and writing job ads through to sourcing, screening, interviews, references and offers.
- Building strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and employees.
- Managing onboarding, inductions, contracts, changes to conditions and offboarding.
- Acting as a first point of contact forday-to-day HR and employee queries.
- Supporting employees with generalpayroll and timesheet enquiries.
- Preparing and checking information for payroll processing.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS information.
- Supporting the People & Culture Manager with employee relations, engagement initiatives, culture projects and HR administration.
- Assisting with HR reporting, employee surveys, events and other P&C; projects.
- Ensuring HR processes,



policies and employment requirements are followed.
- About you
- We’re looking for someone who is confident, proactive, organised and genuinely enjoys working with people.
- You’ll ideally have:
- 5+ years’ experience across recruitment, HR coordination or a combination of both.
- Strong end-to-end recruitment experience.
- Experience with ATS and/or HRIS systems.
- Experience supporting onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
- Exposure to payroll preparation, timesheets and payroll queries.
- Good knowledge of Australian employment practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and the confidence to work independently.
- A professional but down-to-earth personality.
- Why Biodiversity Australia?
- You’ll join a growing business where people genuinely matter. Our values of Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, Client Success and Indigenous Pathways shape the way we work.
- This is a great opportunity to take ownership across recruitment and the broader employee experience, working with a supportive team and contributing to a business with a strong purpose.
- 12-month maternity cover | Full-time
- If you’re a people-focused HR and recruitment professional who loves variety, takes ownership and enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
- - - Apply now with your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for the role.Biodiversity Australia is an Indigenous-owned, equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

📌 People and Talent coordinators (12 month contract Maternity cover ) (Ormeau)
🏢 Biodiversity Australia Pty 2023
📍 Ormeau