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Human Resources Assistant

ANZSCO 599411

A Human Resources Assistant supports the HR Manager by maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, and addressing employee concerns.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • VIC
      • NT
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a human resources assistant

Get qualified to work as a human resources assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time HR Assistant generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the role.

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There are currently 12,000 HR Assistants employed in Australia right now and this job role has grown significantly over the last 5 years. HR Assistants work in larger organisation across all industries and employment sectors.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Get started as a HR Assistant with the Certificate IV In Human Resources. This course takes 12 months to complete. Vendor certifications in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and G Suite would also be helpful.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Human Resources?

5th July 2021

What can you do with a Diploma of Human Resource Management?

24th January 2022

Why Choose a Career in Human Resources?

5th October 2022

Human Resources Assistant careers

Human Resources Assistants support the HR Manager and company executives. They maintain personnel records, assist with recruiting and inductions, and deal with employee concerns.

As a Human Resources Assistant you could be issuing job application forms, running a background check on a candidate, organising staff training sessions, updating an online induction, and preparing letters of appointment (or termination).