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Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
Do you want to work collaboratively and collegiately with AER and APS colleagues to deliver critical recruitment functions?
Then this is the place for you! At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility and this role is available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as a Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator
You will use your exceptional customer service skills and conscientiousness to administer the AER's back-office recruitment and onboarding functions.
You will apply (or quickly acquire and apply) your understanding of recruitment processes and systems, the Australian Public Service (APS) employment framework and best-practice recruitment and selection methods.
You will collaborate with stakeholders and deliver recruitment plans in line with the AER recruitment schedule.
You will use your knowledge and experience to administer and facilitate outcomes through the current ACCC recruitment system (BigRedSky) and the future AER Enterprise Resource Platform (TechnologyOne). You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and implement improvements to current approaches and practices.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
a good understanding of or ability to quickly acquire a good understanding of, recruitment processes and systems, the APS employment framework and best-practice recruitment and selection methods
demonstrated experience providing exceptional client service, preferably in a relevant human resources field
be digitally proficient, including the ability to use all available technologies
have or be working towards tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field such as psychology or willingness to gain professional accreditation in Human Resources.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: $80,643 - $87,558 (plus 15.4% superannuation).
Contact Officer: Heather Kopsen, AER, Director Employee Experience, heather.kopsen@aer.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm AEDT, Wednesday 4 March 2026
Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
Do you want to work collaboratively and collegiately with AER and APS colleagues to deliver critical recruitment functions?
Then this is the place for you! At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility and this role is available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as a Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator
You will use your exceptional customer service skills and conscientiousness to administer the AER's back-office recruitment and onboarding functions.
You will apply (or quickly acquire and apply) your understanding of recruitment processes and systems, the Australian Public Service (APS) employment framework and best-practice recruitment and selection methods.
You will collaborate with stakeholders and deliver recruitment plans in line with the AER recruitment schedule.
You will use your knowledge and experience to administer and facilitate outcomes through the current ACCC recruitment system (BigRedSky) and the future AER Enterprise Resource Platform (TechnologyOne). You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas and implement improvements to current approaches and practices.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
a good understanding of or ability to quickly acquire a good understanding of, recruitment processes and systems, the APS employment framework and best-practice recruitment and selection methods
demonstrated experience providing exceptional client service, preferably in a relevant human resources field
be digitally proficient, including the ability to use all available technologies
have or be working towards tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field such as psychology or willingness to gain professional accreditation in Human Resources.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: $80,643 - $87,558 (plus 15.4% superannuation).
Contact Officer: Heather Kopsen, AER, Director Employee Experience, heather.kopsen@aer.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm AEDT, Wednesday 4 March 2026
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