Human Resources Officer- Australia Operations (Based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia)

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER - AUSTRALIA OPERATIONS

Location: Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Full-Time | Permanent

Your HR Career with an Australian Education Organization

Are you an HR professional who enjoys people, processes and making a real difference

Join Southern Cross Education Institute (SCEI & SCEI-HE) and play a key role in supporting our Australian workforce from our Cyberjaya office.

Since 2007, SCEI and SCEI-HE have supported the education and career journeys of close to 40,000 graduates, with qualifications spanning nursing, aged care, early childhood education, community services, pathology and other essential sectors.

With campuses across Victoria and South Australia, and continued expansion planned across Australia, we're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Officer to join our growing team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for Australia-based positions, from job advertising and candidate screening through to interviews, reference checks and employment documentation.
• Manage onboarding, induction and probation reviews for Australian employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Support performance management and employee review processes.
• Coordinate employee exits, documentation and exit interviews.
• Review and maintain position descriptions across the organisation.
• Support leave tracking, timesheets and payroll-related HR queries.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Support compliance with Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards (NES) and relevant Awards.
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining HR policies, procedures, handbooks and templates.
• Prepare HR documentation and records for internal and external audits.
• Maintain training, professional development and Work Health & Safety (WHS) records.
• Respond professionally and promptly to HR queries from employees and managers.

Employee Support & Engagement

• Contribute to employee wellbeing, engagement and internal communication initiatives.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and external stakeholders when required.
• Provide HR and administrative support to the HR Director and management team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline

2–3 years experience in HR administration or a generalist HR role

Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and NES

Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee administration

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience in education, training or the RTO sector
• Familiarity with HRIS or payroll systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

THE PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is:

Professional & trustworthy — handles confidential employee information with discretion

Proactive & solutions-focused — doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done

Highly organised — comfortable managing multiple HR priorities

People-oriented — approachable and confident working with employees and managers

Adaptable — able to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organisation

Service-focused — committed to delivering a positive HR experience

WHY JOIN SCEI

Make an impact beyond HR.

You'll be supporting an organisation that contributes to the development of Australia's healthcare, community services and education workforce.

International exposure — Work closely with Australian teams while based in Malaysia.

Broad HR experience — Gain exposure across recruitment, employee lifecycle, compliance, performance and engagement.

Career development — Build your HR expertise within a growing organisation.

Collaborative environment — Work alongside HR and management teams across Australia and Malaysia.

Purpose-driven work — Be part of an organisation helping students build meaningful careers.

If you're an HR professional looking for an opportunity to work across borders, broaden your Australian HR knowledge and make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

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