Administrator, People Services

• Permanent Full Time
• $73k + 12% super
• Footscray location | hybrid

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

The Administrator, People Services will support our People Services team in managing employee-related tasks such as onboarding, internal movements, reporting and conduct integrity checks between the HR Information System (HRIS) and payroll systems. This role is essential in ensuring that employee records are accurately created and updated. Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Initiate onboarding and hiring for new employees at Greater Western Water, ensuring a smooth experience with identification verification and transferring payroll information for their first pay.
• Manage secondments, fixed-term contracts, and extended leave status.
• Ensure accurate storage and quarterly verification of employee information and leave integrations between HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Assist the People Services and Payroll Team with administration tasks while embodying our Culture Model behaviours.

Skills & Experience

• Cert III in Business Administration (or equivalent experience in an office environment).
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment, ensuring team members are well-informed about progress and actions taken.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail.
• Basic excel skills

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.