People & Workforce Officer

About the opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and organised People & Workforce Officer to join our supportive People & Workforce team. This role plays an important part in supporting the delivery of contemporary human resource practices across the health service, contributing to positive workforce experiences and effective people management.

Working closely with the People & Workforce team, Finance/Payroll and department managers, you will provide administrative and operational support across key stages of the employee life-cycle. This includes assisting with recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employment documentation and workforce systems, supporting performance and professional development processes, and helping ensure people practices are delivered in line with organisational policies and relevant legislation.

This is a part-time position of 16 hours per week (typically across two days). However, we value flexibility and are happy to consider alternative arrangements such as fewer hours spread across more days. We welcome conversations with applicants about how the role could work best for you.

About Us 

Tallangatta Health Service is a 61 bed, small rural public health service providing a mix of acute, sub-acute, aged care residential, and community services to Tallangatta and the surrounding district. We pride ourselves on being a consumer-focused progressive provider of care to our community, patients and residents with a multidisciplinary focus.

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in human resources, business administration or a related field, preferably within a health or community services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Experience supporting HR or administrative processes, including maintaining accurate records and working with electronic systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to manage and report on workforce data.
• Well-developed organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Why join Tallangatta Health Service?

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and development
• Five weeks Annual Leave (pro rata)
• Salary Packaging available up to $9,009
• Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programs
• Professional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Fitness Passport - heavily discounted gym memberships to participating facilities
• The job stability of working within the Victorian Public Health Sector
• Working within idyllic, rural environment overlooking Lake Hume

All appointments are made subject to the required security screening including; National Criminal History and an immunisation status appropriate to the role including the annual Influenza vaccination. 

Interested?

Apply now via the prompts. Applications close: Friday, 27 March 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the People & Workforce Department at recruitment@ths.org.au or 02 6071 5258.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may close early once filled.

Our organisation encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, LGBTQIA+ and people from diverse backgrounds.