State Library Victoria¿s vision is of a library built on the pillars of inclusion, empowerment, community and future. We are committed to social inclusion, learning and creativity for all and believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our people are integral to the achievement of this vision. Are you an early career HR professional looking for your next move? Want to work in an iconic Melbourne landmark? Full time, ongoing VPS 3.1 role, $81,496 - $90,227 12% superannuation About the Opportunity The HR Coordinator provides administration, coordination and customer service support across the employee lifecycle. Operating within established policies, procedures and guidelines, the role serves as the first point of contact for day-to-day People and Culture enquiries, coordinates employment-related documentation and processes, and identifies opportunities to improve administrative practices and reduce duplication. Supporting a team of People and Culture professionals, this is a role where you will have the opportunity to grow your understanding of the HR discipline, exercise your critical thinking capability and take administrative ownership of sensitive employment information. About You We value your digital skills, in particular MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams and welcome familiarity using Aurion or another HR information system. Your interpersonal and written communication skills are not only professional but tactful, and you recognise when information you receive has potential implications and needs to be escalated. Importantly, you research before responding to enquiries and can maintain your attention to detail when completing high-frequency tasks. In addition, you will come to us with: Completion of, or working towards completion of a tertiary qualification in a related discipline (e.g. human resources, business, psychology),



or equivalent relevant work experience. A track record of success in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to apply knowledge of HR processes and approaches, maintaining currency of contemporary best practice. Familiarity with employment legislation and interpreting policies, procedures and industrial instruments (e.g. Enterprise Agreement). Demonstrated experience in providing administration support, including high-quality communication of timely first-tier responses to a broad range of queries, and issuing accurate documentation. Sound digital capability, including experience with HR and payroll systems (desirable). About the Library State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians. State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians. Working with us State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation.



A valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Misconduct Declaration will be required before commencing. State Library Victoria is committed to building an inclusive workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA, D/deaf, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply. About our benefits Discount of 10% at on-site cafés and at Readings (State Library branch) Access t o discounted HCF private Health Insurance cover The option of salary sacrifice into superannuation Opportunity to borrow books available to employees of the Library only Behind-the-scenes access to Library Exhibitions and Tours How to apply Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic. The following documents should be attached to your application: Resume Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement. For more information regarding the format and content of your application, please see how to apply for a job on the Careers Vic site. Enquiries To arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Laura Nelson Manager, Human Resources at [email protected] . Accessibility We are committed to equal opportunity. Please contact us via [email protected] to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process if you have accessibility needs, or if you have enquiries about your application. Privacy Collection Notice Information about how we collect and use your personal information, and how you can contact us, can be found here . Advertising closes on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 11.59pm Australian Daylight Savings Time. S-DNI

📌 Hr coordinator (Australia)
🏢 State Library of Victoria
📍 Australia