Are you an organised, proactive Human Resources professional who enjoys supporting people, improving processes and helping managers and employees navigate the employee lifecycle with confidence? This is your opportunity to join Capital Health Network (CHN) in a practical, responsive and customer focused HR role that contributes to a positive, inclusive and well supported workplace.
As the Human Resources Officer, you will provide practical HR support across the employment lifecycle by delivering accurate, well coordinated HR services, and support compliance with relevant employment, workplace health and safety, and organisational requirements.
You will be part of our collaborative Corporate Operations Team, the team that helps CHN run smoothly. Together, we provide a high level of service to CHN staff and stakeholders, supporting human resources, office coordination, risk, compliance and quality, workplace health and safety, information technology and continuous quality improvement.
You are a confident and capable HR practitioner who brings sound judgement, discretion and a strong service mindset to your work. You understand the importance of accurate information, clear communication and respectful support when working with employees, managers and sensitive people related matters.
Day to day, you will support a wide variety of HR activities including recruitment coordination, position description development, job advertising, interview processes, reference checks, employment offers, onboarding documentation, HR inbox management, employee records, compliance checks and HR information system administration.
You will also support case management activities, WHS audits and initiatives, learning and development planning, and continuous improvement of HR processes, procedures and policies.
You work well independently and as part of a team, building constructive relationships across the organisation and following through until matters are resolved. With strong attention to detail, professionalism and a continuous improvement mindset, you will help strengthen the employee experience and the effectiveness of the HR function at CHN.
This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure work and life balance.
At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.
Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:
Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)
If you are looking for a meaningful Human Resources role in a dynamic not-for-profit where your work genuinely supports employees, organisational capability and better health outcomes for the ACT community, we would love to hear from you.
Position Salary: Level 3, $42.96 per hour (approximately $85,166 per annum) plus superannuation
Employment type: Fixed term until 7 May 2027 with possibility of extension, full time 38 hours per week.
Working Days/hours: Monday to Friday
Applications close: 11.59pm, 30 September 2026
Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria (max. 4 pages) and your CV.
Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant
Please apply using the ‘apply’ button, please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.
We encourage applicants to use their own writing style, judgement and critical thinking when preparing responses to the selection criteria, as this helps us accurately assess suitability for the position. If you choose to use artificial intelligence tools to assist with your response, you must disclose this in your cover letter. Any application submitted should be substantially developed by you and reflect your own experience, capability and reasoning.
Applicants must have full Australian work rights at the time of application. If applicable, applicants must include details of any visa conditions, limitations and expiry dates in their cover letter.
For further enquiries: Please contact Senior Manager Corporate Operations, Ryan Eatts: recruitment@chnact.org.au
CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8099 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
