About the opportunity:
Are you passionate about fostering a positive and safe working environment? Do you have a keen interest in human resources and work health and safety activities? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team in our Canberra head office as a People and Safety Administrator.
As a People and Safety Administrator, you will play a crucial role in providing human resources administration and procurement support to the People, Safety, and ICT team. Working closely with the People Adviser, you'll contribute to recruitment services and play a vital role in maintaining a positive and productive workplace.
This role presents a unique opportunity for someone seeking a part time or full-time position that can offer flexibility to meet work/life balance requirements. Applicants seeking a return to the workforce, or a part time position are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety Commitment: Demonstrate commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, and equal opportunity objectives
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the People and Safety team, including payroll services, reporting and compliance
- Recruitment Assistance: Support the People Adviser with recruitment processes, advertising, interviews, and reference checks
- Onboarding: Assist in the onboarding process for new employees
- Procurement and Coordination: Support the Safety Manager and ICT Project Coordinator with document production, system administration, procurement, and scheduling
- Training Development: Contribute to the development of HR, WHS, and ICT training materials as required
Qualifications and Skills:
- Human Resources or Business Administration qualifications (highly regarded)
- Work Health and Safety qualifications (highly regarded)
- Knowledge of human resources and interest in work health and safety
- 12 months+ experience in a similar role preferred, but graduates without experience will be considered
- Strong oral and written communication skills, time management, and organisational skills
- ICT literacy with proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to work autonomously with a methodical and practical approach
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Personal Qualities:
- Professionally presented
- Team-oriented
- Self-directed but able to follow direction
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Base salary starting from $60,000 per annum (plus 11% superannuation)
- Company provided laptop
- Ongoing training and development available
- Participation in the company’s salary continuance and life insurance plan, and annual discretionary bonus scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 31 January 2024. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.
About Rural Funds Management:
Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.0 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 26 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.
At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a respectful and friendly workplace.
Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 230 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.
