Summary of position:

This position provides delivers end-to-end recruitment and onboarding support, monitors residential roster compliance and staff availability, and assists with workforce planning and data tracking. The role ensures a skilled, aligned, and fully supported team is in place to meet Barunga Village’s care objectives.

The People and Culture Administration Officer (Recruitment and Residential Rostering) provides specialised administrative support to ensure productive rostering systems and accurate workforce planning for the Barunga Village residential care program, as well as streamlined recruitment and onboarding. This position supports the operational needs ensuring consistency with Human Resources and rostering procedures and contributing to a positive organisational culture.

A little bit about us:

Barunga Village is an innovative and ever-growing organisation offering retirement, community and residential services.

As one of the largest employers in the Mid-North, our services reach the wider Mid-North and Yorke Peninsula.

Our purpose is to support our consumers live the best life possible.

Key responsibilities:

Responsibilities of your role

Residential Rostering and Workforce Planning

- Support the implementation of the residential master rosters as set by the Director of Residential Services.
- Ensure individual staff are rostered in accordance with their contracted hours and in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.
- Ensure active rosters are published in advance in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement notice periods.
- Ensure that published active rosters are based on approved master rosters, authorised adjustments and track changes.
- Monitor sick leave trends (program and individual) and report to the Manager People and Culture as directed.
- Act as a contact point for roster-related queries or changes within approved guidelines, escalating to the People and Culture Manager as required.
- Manage leave calendar and make recommendations for leave approval to line managers based on approved leave allocations as set by Director Residential Services.
- Ensure that leave cover is allocated on a fair and reasonable basis.
- Coordinate authorised agency staffing rostering.
- Ensure that casual staff are utilised in line with the relevant Enterprise Agreement and legislation.

Recruitment and Onboarding:




- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding actives to ensure master roster can be filled with minimal or no use of agency staff or overtime.
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes in collaboration with the People and Culture Officer and relevant managers.
- Participate in candidate interviews and conduct reference checks.
- Support hiring managers in identifying workforce needs and resourcing plans.
- Manage onboarding and induction of new employees to ensure seamless integration.
- Maintain recruitment records updated.

Administration and Compliance:
- Ensure development guidelines are followed, including formalised procedures for pattern changes and shift swaps.
- Process authorised changes to employee status, shifts, and contract hours as approved.
- Coordinate the use of updated forms for shift changes, hour increases, and employment variations.
- Ensure development guidelines are followed, including formalised procedures for pattern changes and shift swaps.
- Ensure confidentiality of all personal information gained as part of the role.
- Escalate any issues of concern relating to staff which have been identified as part of the role to the Manager People and Culture
- Generate reports to assist in analysing HR metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making and strategic planning within the People and Culture function, such as: Recruitment process, Contracted hours compliance, Standard roster adherence, Agency and Casual staff utilisation, Shift swaps and approvals, Annual leave planning and approvals.

Any other duties commensurate with the employee’s skills and experience as directed by the

People and Culture Manager.

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Essential qualifications and experience:

- Certificate III in Business or working on obtaining this qualification.
- Previous experience in Human Resources or administrative positions.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

- Certificate IV in Human Resources.
- Previous experience in HR Systems administration.

Core competencies:





- Advanced computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information across all levels.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a positive and adaptable mindset.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong, respectful, and effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration and teamwork.

Conditions:

Must provide a National Police clearance that is dated not more than one month old to enable the assessment of whether the employee is suitable to provide care under the Aged Care Act. This clearance must remain updated by the employee during the contract period. Must comply with Barunga Village's immunisation policies and procedures at all times.

Must sign a statutory declaration to identify that have never committed any serious criminal activity outside of Australia. Must not be included on the aged care banning order register. Must comply with Barunga Village’s Code of Conduct.

Special conditions:

Suitable to work in flexible work arrangements.

Some of the work perks:

- Maximise your take home pay with Not - For - Profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p/a;
- Origin electricity advantages;
- Chemist discount at Port Broughton United Chemist;
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program;
- Social Club (conditions apply);
- Ongoing training;
- Opportunities to upskill;
- Flexible working arrangements (conditions apply).

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 4 December 2026

Each application will be reviewed as it is received and if suitable, offered an interview for further consideration. The position will be filled if the right candidate is selected. Therefore, Barunga Village reserves the right to close this job offer before this date. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered.

📌 People and Culture Administration Officer (Port Broughton)
🏢 Barunga Village
📍 Port Broughton