People and Culture OfficerHybrid

People & Culture Officer

Be part of our friendly and supportive People & Culture team, where you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment with exceptional workplace culture and great benefits.

• SCHADS Level 3 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Part Time (0.8FTE) - Ongoing
• Thomastown and Heidelberg based (Wurundjeri Country) 

About us

With a proud history and a progressive mindset, Kids First Australia is a leading provider of educational, family and support services for children and families nationwide. We are at the forefront of responding to community needs and strengthening families so that children can thrive. Our programs are evidence-based and built on more than 130 years of service.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter to work along-side our highly skilled, friendly and energetic People, Culture and Performance team.

Reporting to the People & Culture Lead, you will take responsibility for the delivery of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, provide timely day -to-day P&C advice and support to employees and maintain the integrity and accuracy of our HRIS Data.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in their early career and eager to make a significant impact in a growing organisation. 

About You

Our HEART values align with your core values and you’re looking to work for an organisation that puts people first! You have a qualification in HR and/or experience in a HR Generalist role, excellent organisational and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail and proven ability to build positive relationships and meet deadlines. 

 Why work with us?

Be part of an organisation that truly lives its values. We have HEART and this shows in the way that we care for our staff members.

• Enjoy flexible working options including working from home and purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.
• Take 3 additional days of paid leave between Christmas and New Years to spend with those that mater most.
• Take advantage of our I HEART ME initiative and invest up to $100 (Pro rata) in your own health and wellbeing. Did we mention that this is on us?

Needing a further nudge for you to click on that apply now button?

• Enjoy ‘not for profit’ benefits such as up to $15,900 of salary packaging to increase your take-home pay and novated leasing.
• Access portable long service leave options and transfer your long service leave accruals.
• Be nurtured in your career, including a personal professional development budget.
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program.

Don't Delay, Apply Now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Applications closing Thursday, 5th November 2026.

Please include a Cover letter outlining the position title and response addressing the selection criteria & a copy of the Curriculum Vitae.

To view full Position Description or to apply, please visit the Kids First Australia website at Join Kids First: Careers for Passionate Individuals

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).