Job Description
APS 5
$86,546 - $91,809 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Melbourne
Ready to make an impact? Help attract, develop and support the people who drive NHMRC’s mission.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking a highly capable and motivated professional to join our People, Property and Security team in a key role as People and Property Officer. This position has a strong focus on supporting core People functions, particularly recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, hands on team player who contributes to delivering high quality people services across our Canberra and Melbourne offices. While the primary emphasis is on People capability work, the role also provides support to property, workplace safety and security operations to ensure smooth day to day functioning.
Working collaboratively across the team, this role helps drive key priorities related to staff attraction and onboarding, capability building, inclusion, and ensuring our workplaces remain safe, functional and welcoming for all.
What we offer
What truly makes us a great place to work? It’s our highly engaging, inclusive and supportive culture. With an outstanding 85% response rate*, our staff told us they feel pride in their work (89%), are committed to our goals (92%), value our leadership and communication. We’re leading the way in employee engagement, innovation and wellbeing support - making NHMRC not just a workplace, but a community where people thrive. *According to our recent 2024-25 APS Census results.
Our roles come with broad responsibilities and minimal hierarchy, making it easier to get things done. You'll be part of a small, inclusive and high-performing team with a strong, supportive culture.
We offer:
A dynamic, diverse and supportive team across Melbourne and Canberra.
Wellbeing programs including monthly yoga, up to 6 free counselling sessions per year and a workplace that genuinely cares.
Generous recreational leave, personal leave, cultural leave, parental leave and paid end of year shutdown.
Study assistance and professional development opportunities that align with your career goals.
Opportunities to be trusted to lead high value projects with the freedom to innovate and the support to grow.
Strategic exposure where you can engage directly with senior leaders and contribute to decisions that shape our future direction.
Job specific duties
This position offers the unique opportunity to support the Human Resources (HR), Property and Security teams, ensuring seamless operations that enhance workplace efficiency, employee experience, and overall business success.
Your responsibilities include:
Coordinating recruitment and selection processes, including advertising, candidate management, onboarding, and supporting hiring managers throughout each stage.
Coordinating and enhancing onboarding and induction experiences to ensure new starters feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success.
Supporting the ongoing development of employees by coordinating learning and development programs.
Coordinating diversity and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a workplace culture that values equity, access, and belonging.
Ensuring operational compliance by remaining up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and standards, and supporting best practice HR operations.
Providing timely and accurate advice on people policies, procedures, and routine HR matters, contributing to strong and consistent people practices across the organisation.
Championing positive employee relations by responding to staff queries, escalating concerns appropriately, and helping foster an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
Providing support with property, WHS, and security matters as required to ensure smooth daily operations across NHMRC workplaces.
This is an office-based position and requires the successful candidate to attend the office at least three days a week, with an occasional requirement for hands-on work to support workplace inspections or urgent property and people-related tasks.
Further information
Refer to the Job Description or contact Anna Sirosh, Assistant Director Capability and Culture on anna.sirosh@nhmrc.gov.au
Location of role
The role is available in Melbourne.
How to apply
You must submit a completed online application form with your Resume prior to the closing date and time.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a position at NHMRC, you must be an Australian citizen and be able to provide evidence of this. If successful, you will also be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Applications close
11:30 PM AEDT Sunday, 22 February 2026
NHMRC is an inclusive and diverse employer that supports gender equity and diversity in leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, mature age people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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$86,546 - $91,809 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Melbourne
Ready to make an impact? Help attract, develop and support the people who drive NHMRC’s mission.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking a highly capable and motivated professional to join our People, Property and Security team in a key role as People and Property Officer. This position has a strong focus on supporting core People functions, particularly recruitment, learning and development, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, hands on team player who contributes to delivering high quality people services across our Canberra and Melbourne offices. While the primary emphasis is on People capability work, the role also provides support to property, workplace safety and security operations to ensure smooth day to day functioning.
Working collaboratively across the team, this role helps drive key priorities related to staff attraction and onboarding, capability building, inclusion, and ensuring our workplaces remain safe, functional and welcoming for all.
What we offer
What truly makes us a great place to work? It’s our highly engaging, inclusive and supportive culture. With an outstanding 85% response rate*, our staff told us they feel pride in their work (89%), are committed to our goals (92%), value our leadership and communication. We’re leading the way in employee engagement, innovation and wellbeing support - making NHMRC not just a workplace, but a community where people thrive. *According to our recent 2024-25 APS Census results.
Our roles come with broad responsibilities and minimal hierarchy, making it easier to get things done. You'll be part of a small, inclusive and high-performing team with a strong, supportive culture.
We offer:
A dynamic, diverse and supportive team across Melbourne and Canberra.
Wellbeing programs including monthly yoga, up to 6 free counselling sessions per year and a workplace that genuinely cares.
Generous recreational leave, personal leave, cultural leave, parental leave and paid end of year shutdown.
Study assistance and professional development opportunities that align with your career goals.
Opportunities to be trusted to lead high value projects with the freedom to innovate and the support to grow.
Strategic exposure where you can engage directly with senior leaders and contribute to decisions that shape our future direction.
Job specific duties
This position offers the unique opportunity to support the Human Resources (HR), Property and Security teams, ensuring seamless operations that enhance workplace efficiency, employee experience, and overall business success.
Your responsibilities include:
Coordinating recruitment and selection processes, including advertising, candidate management, onboarding, and supporting hiring managers throughout each stage.
Coordinating and enhancing onboarding and induction experiences to ensure new starters feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success.
Supporting the ongoing development of employees by coordinating learning and development programs.
Coordinating diversity and inclusion initiatives, contributing to a workplace culture that values equity, access, and belonging.
Ensuring operational compliance by remaining up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and standards, and supporting best practice HR operations.
Providing timely and accurate advice on people policies, procedures, and routine HR matters, contributing to strong and consistent people practices across the organisation.
Championing positive employee relations by responding to staff queries, escalating concerns appropriately, and helping foster an inclusive, respectful workplace culture.
Providing support with property, WHS, and security matters as required to ensure smooth daily operations across NHMRC workplaces.
This is an office-based position and requires the successful candidate to attend the office at least three days a week, with an occasional requirement for hands-on work to support workplace inspections or urgent property and people-related tasks.
Further information
Refer to the Job Description or contact Anna Sirosh, Assistant Director Capability and Culture on anna.sirosh@nhmrc.gov.au
Location of role
The role is available in Melbourne.
How to apply
You must submit a completed online application form with your Resume prior to the closing date and time.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a position at NHMRC, you must be an Australian citizen and be able to provide evidence of this. If successful, you will also be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Applications close
11:30 PM AEDT Sunday, 22 February 2026
NHMRC is an inclusive and diverse employer that supports gender equity and diversity in leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, mature age people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The People and Property Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
