Who we are

The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) is a not-for-profit, industry-led training collaboration delivering high-quality education and professional development across plumbing, fire protection, mechanical services and safety sectors nationwide.

We are seeking an experienced HR Officer to support priority improvements to employment documentation, systems and people processes across our group of training organisations.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will help translate policy updates and legislative and regulatory requirements into clear documentation, reliable records and consistent everyday practices. This is a practical implementation role for someone who enjoys organising information, improving systems and seeing projects through to completion.

Over six months, you will help establish priorities, implement agreed improvements and hand over documented processes that the ongoing HR function can maintain.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing employment contracts and award classifications, and standardise offer approvals, onboarding, offboarding and induction documentation.

• Digitise and organise employee files, update Sentrient records and support workflows, reminders, credential tracking and Working with Children Check monitoring.

• Support policy rollout and compliance training, including employee communications, acknowledgements and evidence of completion.

• Assist with WHS and child safety processes, incident reporting, risk registers and coordination of relevant training and safety responsibilities.

• Support performance review processes, remuneration documentation and practical guidance materials for employees and managers.

• Use approved AI tools to improve workflows, draft materials and reduce repetitive administration, with human review and appropriate protection of employee information.

About You

You are organised, practical and comfortable working independently within an agreed work plan.



You can turn complex requirements into clear documents and manageable processes, and you handle sensitive employee information with care.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience in an HR Officer, HR Coordinator or similar role, including delivery of HR projects or process improvements.

• Working knowledge of Australian employment requirements, modern awards and employment documentation, with the judgement to seek specialist advice when needed.

• Experience using an HR information system and maintaining accurate employee records; Sentrient experience is highly regarded.

• Practical experience using AI tools in an HR or business environment, including checking outputs for accuracy and protecting confidential information.

• Strong document preparation, Microsoft 365 and data management skills, with close attention to detail.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work constructively with managers and employees across multiple sites.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, track progress and complete agreed deliverables within a fixed timeframe.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience in vocational education, a registered training organisation or another regulated workplace is desirable.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be discussed with the successful applicant, taking into account skills, experience and the agreed working arrangements.

Apply Now

If you enjoy making HR processes work better and would like to contribute to PICAC’s next stage of improvement, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant HR project, systems and AI experience, together with your availability for a six-month contract.

Click the APPLY NOW button to send your application through. Applications close 30 November 2026.

PICAC is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds.

📌 HR Officer (Brunswick)
🏢 Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre
📍 Brunswick