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A leading organisation within Australia’s critical infrastructure sector is seeking a People Coordinator to support a large-scale project. This is a key coordination role within a central HR function, providing first-line support to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
The role sits within a fast-paced and evolving environment, supporting both BAU HR operations and project-based workforce activity, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
As the first point of contact, you will provide timely HR coordination, advice, and administration support across a range of people processes.
Key responsibilities include:
You will bring:
People Coordinator
- Posted01 May 2026
- SalaryDaily Rate
- LocationSydney
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Human Resources
- ReferenceBH-17251
Job description
- People Coordinator – Contract (6 Months)
- Start date 1/6/26
- Tier one business
- Infrastructure sector
- CBD
A leading organisation within Australia’s critical infrastructure sector is seeking a People Coordinator to support a large-scale project. This is a key coordination role within a central HR function, providing first-line support to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.
The role sits within a fast-paced and evolving environment, supporting both BAU HR operations and project-based workforce activity, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
As the first point of contact, you will provide timely HR coordination, advice, and administration support across a range of people processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, inductions, employment changes, transfers, secondments, and terminations
- Managing cyclical employment activities such as contract extensions, variation letters, and position changes
- Maintaining accurate position and employee data within HR systems
- Supporting visa compliance and reporting requirements
- Triaging HR queries via shared mailboxes and ticketing systems, escalating where required
- Providing guidance on HR policies, employment conditions, and legislation
- Maintaining knowledge articles and process documentation for internal stakeholders
- Supporting continuous improvement of HR processes and employee experience
- Assisting with reporting, budgeting inputs, and data analysis for People & Culture activities
- Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of HR data and records
- Contributing to HR projects, cyclical activities, and service delivery improvements
- Supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance requirements across all activities
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business, Commerce or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR coordination or HR operations roles
- Strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, etc.)
- Knowledge of Modern Awards, NES, and Enterprise Agreements
- Experience working with HR systems and data management
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance
- Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational, planning, and coordination skills
- Experience contributing to process improvement and documentation (process maps, SOPs, work instructions)
- Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and levels of seniority
- HR administration and coordination
- High-volume operational HR support
- Operating knowledge of PageUp or SuccessFactors
- Systems proficiency (HRIS, reporting tools, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Strong time management and prioritisation
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Continuous improvement mindset
