Human Resources Trainee Officer (Identified)
Requisition ID: REQ597866
Human Resources Trainee Officer – NSW Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Identified)
My Gateway, in partnership with NSW Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Trainee Officer. (Please note, this opportunity is an identified Aboriginal position. Exemption is given from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
The role
We are currently looking for a Human Resources Trainee Officer to provide assistance in supporting the Aboriginal workforce, human resources, workplace relations, recruitment and onboarding process. Initial training with Justice Health will be undertaken via a formal traineeship resulting in a direct pathway to a career with Justice Health.
· Be paid to study either Certificate 3 in Business (HR electives) or Certificate 4 in Human Resources during work hours.
· Liaising with other people in the People and Culture team to provide support to Aboriginal workers.
· Assist with routine administration tasks.
· Respond to email and telephone enquiries from Aboriginal workers and candidates for positions.
· Comply with NSW Health and Justice Health policies and procedures.
· Help to plan, implement, deliver, and evaluate Aboriginal Health Workforce initiatives within Justice Health NSW and joint Aboriginal Health Initiatives shared in partnership with Corrective Services NSW and community stakeholders.
· Maintain confidentiality and including managing highly sensitive information.
· Participate in, and provide support to any Justice Health event, meeting or activity where Aboriginal Workforce are required.
· Maintain a satisfactory record of workplace attendance.
· Provide administrative support to the HR team, including processing HR- related documentation, managing HR inbox and correspondence, preparing reports, and assisting with the implementation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure timely and accurate processing of tasks.
✨ Why Choose My Gateway?
This is a unique traineeship combining the opportunity with Justice Health NSW and the support of My Gateway.
You’ll benefit from:
· Earn & Learn: Get paid while completing a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Business with HR electives or Certificate IV in HR) during work hours – with no student fees.
· Community Impact: Be part of a workplace committed to Aboriginal workforce growth and cultural safety, with initiatives that support real change.
· Cultural Support: Grow professionally with the guidance of an Indigenous mentor.
· Dedicated Support: Lock in success with ongoing support from Justice Health NSW’s People & Culture team and traineeship exerts My Gateway.
· Career Pathway: Gain valuable workplace experience in healthcare HR and a direct pathway into ongoing roles within Justice Health NSW.
· Extra Benefits: Weekly pay, 4 weeks’ annual leave, free confidential counselling services, and eligibility for government incentives.
Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to Macarthur Group Training Ltd trading as MG My Gateway to designate and recruit up to 30 apprenticeships and traineeships per year for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only.
READY TO APPLY?
The first step is to submit your resume and answer the following targeted question
- Acknowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and how to support cultural safety.
- Why are you interested in working in Human Resources, and what do you hope to learn in this role?
- Tell us about a time you worked with other people to complete a task. What did you do to help the team?
- Give an example of how you stay organised to finish something on time.
What happens when I Apply? 🔜
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted via phone. Please be aware you will need to attend My Gateway’s Campbelltown (Sydney) office for an initial interview and complete an aptitude test. For further information please visit www.mygateway.org.au.
Applications Close: Monday 15th September 2025 11:59pm