HR Assistant (Entry Level)

Part-Time | 4 Days per Week (Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm)

Location: Freemans Reach, NSW 2756

Organisation: New Haven Farm Home

About New Haven Farm Home

New Haven Farm Home is a Supported Independent Living (SIL) provider supporting people living with disabilities. We take a person-centred approach, working alongside our clients to help them achieve their goals, build independence, and live meaningful lives.

Our work creates positive purpose — not only for the people we support, but for our team and the wider community.

About the Role

We are seeking an entry-level HR Assistant who is passionate about people, culture, and the real-world challenges that come with human resources. This role is ideal for someone who is beginning their HR career and wants hands-on experience across compliance, recruitment, culture, safety, and administration within a values-driven organisation.

This is a supporting role, working closely with the HR / Safety Manager. It will suit someone who is comfortable contributing behind the scenes, values professional boundaries, and understands that HR is not always easy — but plays a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and positive workplace for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

HR Compliance & Administration

- Maintain and monitor employee compliance records to meet NDIS, safety, legislative, and audit requirements
- Run compliance and certification reports and follow up with employees to ensure all requirements remain current
- Assist with HR documentation, record keeping, and data management
- Support workplace health and safety administration and reporting

Recruitment & Onboarding

- Support and manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Disability Support Workers
- Coordinate job ads, screening, interviews, reference checks, and pre-employment checks
- Oversee onboarding processes to ensure new employees are compliant, informed, and welcomed into the organisation
- Maintain recruitment and onboarding records and trackers

Culture,



Training & Safety Initiatives

- Assist with the development and implementation of team culture initiatives
- Support training coordination and tracking
- Assist in rolling out safety initiatives and ensuring follow-through
- Contribute ideas to improve employee experience while maintaining compliance and boundaries

Brand, Communications & Engagement

- Support the organisation’s employer brand through social media and internal communications
- Assist with staff communications, updates, and engagement initiatives
- Help present New Haven Farm Home as an provider/employer of choice aligned with our values and purpose

About You

This role will suit someone who:

- Has a genuine interest in human resources, people, and workplace culture
- Understands that HR sometimes involves difficult conversations and outcomes — and sees this as part of protecting the organisation and supporting a positive culture for the wider team
- Is content working in a supporting role, without needing to take charge or lead
- Is professional, adaptable, and comfortable working with multiple personalities and competing priorities
- Maintains strong professional boundaries and confidentiality

Skills & Experience

- Solid computer and administrative skills
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage/stay engaged in compliance-focused tasks
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Organised, reliable, and able to follow processes

Desirable (But Not Essential)

- Currently studying or working towards a Certificate or Degree in HR, People Management, Psychology, or a related field
- Previous experience in administration, HR support, or a people-focused role
- Interest in the disability or community services sector

What We Offer

- A meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation
- Hands-on HR experience across compliance, recruitment, culture, and safety
- Support, mentoring, and exposure to real-world HR practice
- A stable part-time schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm
- Office-based role in Freemans Reach (2756)
- Salary packaging and workplace benefits

📌 HR Assistant (People, Processes & Culture) (Freemans Reach)
🏢 New Haven Farm Home
📍 Freemans Reach