People Support Officer (PS5),

Fixed-Term to February 2027, Part-Time 0.4FTE (2 dpw)

$75,139 - $86,313 FTE per annum

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a People Support Officer to join our People Team (Support Services) based in Parkville.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality administrative and customer support across the employee and student lifecycle.

About the Role
Reporting to the People Advisor, the People Support Officer provides critical administrative and operational support to the People Team.
You will be a first point of contact for people-related enquiries, ensuring a positive experience for employees, students, and managers while supporting a range of HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for employees and students
• Maintain accurate People records across the full lifecycle
• Process employee variations and updates
• Monitor and respond to enquiries in the People inbox
• Provide general administrative support to the People Team
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture

About You
You are organised, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

You will bring:

• Strong administrative experience, ideally within HR or a similar function
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to accuracy and detail
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A professional, approachable, and responsive style

Desirable:

• Experience with HR systems
• Understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative People Team
• Contribute to a workplace that values equity, diversity and inclusion
• Gain exposure to a broad range of HR processes and operations
• Play a key role in delivering a positive employee and student experience

How to Apply
If you’re looking to grow your HR career and make an impact within a supportive team, we encourage you to apply. Further information on the role is in the Position Description.

Applications close 19 July 2026.

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Learn more about our Research Impact.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest. Connected by our shared mission to improve lives through brain and mental health research, The Florey provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace where you can develop your career. We have a deep commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace culture where our people can excel and thrive and support our exceptional people to make a positive impact on the local and global research community.

Learn more about working at the Florey here.

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.