HR Assistant (Entry Level)
Part-Time | 4 Days per Week (Monday–Thursday, 8:00am–4:00pm)
Location: Freemans Reach, NSW ****
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 skilled, adaptable, and comfortable working with multiple personalities and competing priorities
Maintains strong professional boundaries and confidentiality
Skills & Experience
Strong 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 *****)
Salary packaging and workplace benefits

📌 Hr Assistant (People, Processes & Culture) (Sydney)
🏢 New Haven Farm Home
📍 Sydney