HR Officer (Volunteer) | Project-based Opportunity | Australian HR Experience

*This is a volunteer position, ideal for a dedicated individual with aligned values.

About the organisation

The Indigenous Education Foundation (IEF) is a registered charity based in Australia. This grassroots foundation aims to prevent long-term poverty and displacement amongst indigenous peoples by empowering their development of cultural and environmental educational programs.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to apply your HR knowledge to real organisational projects while making a meaningful contribution to a growing charity. You'll have ownership of defined HR initiatives, collaborate with organisational leaders, and gain practical Australian HR experience that you can showcase in your portfolio.

You'll gain:

• Practical Australian HR experience
• Opportunity to lead HR projects
• Experience working in a not-for-profit environment
• Networking with organisational leaders
• Professional reference upon successful completion
• Portfolio-ready project outcomes

Purpose of the role

Support the HR team with recruitment administration while leading one or more HR improvement projects over approximately six months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to one or two HR improvement projects based on your interests and organisational priorities.
• Assist with recruitment administration and volunteer onboarding.
• Maintain HR documentation and resources.
• Collaborate with organisational leaders and other volunteers to implement HR initiatives.

Current Strategic HR projects

Project 1 – Volunteer Onboarding

Design and implement resources to improve the volunteer onboarding experience.

Expected outcome:

• Volunteer onboarding leaflet
• Supporting onboarding resources

Project 2 – Volunteer Engagement and Recognition

Design and implement initiatives that strengthen volunteer engagement and recognise volunteer contributions.

Expected outcome:

• Sustainable recognition initiatives
• Internal communication plan or channels

Skills

Essential

• Interest in HR
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• HR studies
• Recruitment experience
• Canva
• Microsoft Office
• Process improvement

Time commitment

• Approximately 3 hours per week
• Flexible schedule
• Six-month commitment preferred

 

How to apply

Please send your CV and brief answers to the following questions to [email protected]:

• Why are you interested in this opportunity?
• Which project(s) interest you most? (Select up to two.)
• What relevant skills or experience would you bring?