Administrative Assistant (HR)

Role Title: Administrative Assistant (HR) (Grade 3/4) (REQ687050)

•    Employment type: Full-time, fixed term up to 18 December 2026 
•    35 hour working week
•    Hybrid working environment, including up to two days of remote work per week 
•    Located on lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation (Sydney CBD)

About us

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) supports the regulation of health practitioners in NSW through its work with professional councils. Our work contributes to fostering a healthcare system that is safe, accountable and culturally respectful. The role is based at the HPCA Pitt Street office, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park.

What you’ll be doing

Working in the People & Culture team, the Administrative Assistant (HR) is responsible for processing recruitment submissions, preparing advertisements for vacancies across various hiring platforms and drafting recruitment documentation, offer letters and HR correspondence for the HPCA. The successful candidate will advise on recruitment processes and ensure that recruitment runs smoothly with necessary documentation and approvals. The successful candidate will also provide general HR administrative support to all areas of the People and Culture team, including supporting with HR lifecycle activities and related projects as required.

Crown Clerk Grade 3/4, salary from $87,199 - $95,482 plus super and leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

About you 

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with: 
•    Graduate qualification in Human Resources or relevant discipline / Relevant experience in human resources including employment and recruitment policies, procedures and legislation 
•    Understanding of employment matters and ability to interpret awards and conditions for a range of employees and the ability to interpret and apply Public Sector legislation and policy guidelines

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and responses to 2 targeted questions.
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

Target questions:

1) Describe your experience in managing competing tasks in a high-volume workplace and give an example of where you had to re-prioritise your work to meet changing organisational needs.

2) High level communication, customer service and interpersonal skills in a dynamic working environment are essential in this role. Please provide a recent example of when you have used these skills to deliver an outcome in the workplace.
 

Employee services and benefits

•    Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - supporting work-life balance, including up to two days of remote work per week for full-time employees
•    Flex leave - ability to accrue additional time off
•    Learning and development opportunities - access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources
•    Fitness Passport - discounted access to a wide range of gyms and recreational facilities
•    Employee wellbeing support - support services for your health, career, finances and more

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For role-related enquiries, please contact Chelsea Starkey, Principal People & Culture at Chelsea.Starkey@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ687050.

We understand that choosing a workplace is about more than the role itself. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who would like to learn more about HPCA's culture, support networks and employee experience are encouraged to contact us for an informal and confidential discussion. The Stepping Up Initiative supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in pursuing career opportunities within NSW Health. For information about the recruitment process, or applying for roles, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

Applications Close: Monday, 24 August 2026 (11:59PM).