Onboarding Officer
Job No.: 692709
Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed Term until December 2026 with a possibility of an extension to ongoing
Remuneration: $86,344 - $$99,179 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Recruitment Support Coordinator, the Onboarding Officer ensures a smooth transition for new hires and current staff moving into new roles by managing pre-commencement checks and processes. This role focuses on overseeing onboarding documentation and ensuring seamless payroll setup for new employees. This role will also support the broader administrative duties performed by the Recruitment Support team.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and manage employment checks for new staff
- Verify and process onboarding documents, including contracts, tax forms, and background checks
- Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate and complete paperwork
- Address onboarding inquiries promptly and professionally
- Generate and present onboarding metrics reports to HR management
- Provide high-level customer service and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
A demonstrated history of strong administration and organisational skills, commitment to excellence in customer service and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are all essential for success in this role. Please review the Position Description for further requirements for this role.
Join our team and contribute to creating a welcoming onboarding experience for new hires!
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Learn more about Monash.
Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Rowena King, Recruitment Manager, +61 409 550 226
Position Description: Onboarding Officer
Applications Close: Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Wednesday 6th May 2026, 11:59 PM AEST
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