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About State Sport Centres: The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) operates and maintains over $1 billion assets including four of Australia’s largest multi-sport venues, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), the State Netball and Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium incorporating the State Athletics Centre, and Knox Regional Sports Park including the State Basketball Centre (SBC). Unlike other major international standard venues that host sport and entertainment events, SSCT venues also provide access for users at all levels, from elite and professional athletes to school and community participants 7 days per week, up to 16 hours a day.Through the provision of access for all, SSCT makes a unique and significant contribution to Victoria’s sport sector. Four Workplace Values underpin the work we do: Teamwork, Safety, Excellence & Respect. Our People and Culture Department are a key enabler to our workforce and organisation to best serve sport and the Victorian community. We are a highly collaborative team working in an agile and fast-paced environment underpinned by our workplace values and a service driven approach. About the role: Join our People & Culture team and help create an exceptional employee experience. We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused People & Culture Coordinator to provide responsive HR support across the organisation. In this role, you'll be at the heart of the employee lifecycle, delivering high-quality administration, maintaining workforce data integrity, supporting our HR Information system Dayforce, and helping people leaders and employees navigate People & Culture processes with confidence. About you: You bring a customer-first mindset, strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for supporting people. You're confident managing multiple priorities, solving problems and working collaboratively with employees and leaders to deliver positive outcomes. Your ability to stay organised, maintain confidentiality, and provide accurate, timely support makes you a trusted and valued team member. As our People & Culture Coordinator, you will:
Coordinate end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes and offboarding Prepare and maintain employment documentation and workforce records Support the administration and ongoing effectiveness of the Dayforce Workforce Management system Assist leaders, employees and system users to effectively utilise People & Culture systems and processes Monitor workforce compliance requirements, including licences, certifications and employment documentation Contribute to workforce reporting and maintain accurate employee data Identify opportunities to improve People & Culture processes, systems and service delivery Support People & Culture projects, initiatives and organisational priorities
If you are an organised and detail-oriented professional who enjoys helping others and delivering excellent customer service. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities and are committed to accuracy and confidentiality. Required skills and experience:
Experience in HR administration Strong organisational skills including prioritising a dynamic workload Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills A customer-focused approach and a passion for delivering positive employee experiences Experience using HRIS or workforce management systems (Dayforce experience highly regarded) Strong attention to detail and data management capability Practical, flexible and results orientated with a proven ability to solve problems. Maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to pre-employment screenings, including Criminal History and Victorian Working With Children Check and full Australian working rights. Why is this a great place to work? You will love working at the State Sport Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why: Our Patrons and Teams
You’ll be surrounded by elite athletes daily and supporting a wide range of elite sports and world-class events, as well as community sport and recreation You’ll be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team of people who are great to work with
Our Venues
Free parking MSAC Gym and Performance Membership including family and friends’ discounts Discount at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets Complimentary court hire for casual bookings across SSCT venues
Our Workplace
Training and professional development Flexible working arrangements Employee Assistance Program providing free confidential support for your mental health Inclusive environment recognising our diverse workforce and community Employee recognition through our Values in Action program
Click here to see all our staff benefits Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best. How to apply: Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres. We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying. For further information please contact Abs Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358 SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. The State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children of young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have a zero tolerance for racism, child abuse, discrimination and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.
