Job Description

Synapse Australia is a leading organisation supporting people living with brain injury, as well as their families and carers, helping people build confidence, independence and a meaningful life. Working at Synapse means being part of a purpose-driven team making a real difference in the lives of people affected by brain injury.

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About the role

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Reporting to the People Capability Manager, you'll work closely with managers and employees to provide practical, people-focused HR support across recruitment, onboarding, performance, development and compliance. This will commence as a fixed term part-time role until 30 June 2027 with opportunity for a permanent position.

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Key responsibilities

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- Help make recruitment happen, from advertising through to onboarding.
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- Help develop and improve People Capability policies, processes, registers and systems.
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- Provide practical, people-focused people capability advice.
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- Support performance, learning and development activities.
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- Keep employee records accurate, confidential and compliant.
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- Assist with Workers Compensation and injury management processes.
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- Help keep us on top of our people capability compliance and reporting.
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- Build outstanding relationships across the organisation and contribute to a positive employee experience.
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About you

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- Minimum Certificate IV in Human Resources.
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- At least 3 years' experience working as a HR generalist across a broad range of people capability functions.




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- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and awards.
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- SCHADS Award knowledge highly advantageous.
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- Experience working in the NDIS or NFP sector is highly regarded.
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- Organised, approachable and people-focused, with strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and reporting, are essential.
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- Experience using LMS and Salesforce or similar systems.
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- 3 days per week – 22.8 hours with flexible hours across Monday to Friday.
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- 1 day working from home each week.
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- SCHADS Level 4.1 – $46.70 per hour + superannuation.
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- Salary packaging available as a not-for-profit organisation.
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- West End office location close to public transport and onsite parking.
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- Purpose-driven work supporting people living with brain injury.
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- Friendly, supportive and pet-friendly office environment.
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If you're looking for a HR role where you can make a genuine difference, have a laugh along the way and work with positive people, we'd love to hear from you.

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Synapse Australia values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a respectful and welcoming workplace for everyone. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences.

📌 People Capability Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Synapse - Australia's Brain Injury Organisation
📍 Queensland