Operations and Recruitment Coordinator

Randstad are recruiting for an experienced Operations & Recruitment Coordinator to support a QLD Government department based on the Gold Coast. Designed for an adaptable candidate with proven experience in short-term temporary assignments, this fast-paced role is required for immediate cover commencing 21 September through to 5 November, providing high-level administrative, operational, and workforce management support.

In this position, you will play a key role in coordinating end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities, managing confidential personnel records, and ensuring strict compliance with departmental policies and record-keeping standards. This AO3 position offers an hourly rate of $51.13 plus super, working 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, fully office-based in Nerang).

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive operational and administrative support to the unit, including meeting coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding workflows, ensuring seamless candidate movement and timely system entry.
• Assist with fleet management and operational support processes, ensuring accurate records, bookings, and vehicle compliance.
• Maintain confidential personnel, HR, and recruitment records with a strong emphasis on data integrity and privacy.
• Support workforce management processes and ensure compliance with internal procedures, legislative frameworks, and record-keeping requirements.
• Deliver professional, high-level administrative services to both internal team members and external stakeholders.

Experience/Skills Required:

• Strong administration background with demonstrated experience in recruitment coordination, onboarding, and personnel records management, ideally gained within a construction, field operations, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within a Queensland Government department, including familiarity with QLD Gov policies, systems, and record-keeping standards, is highly desirable.
• Must be able to commit to the full duration of the assignment.
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively across all levels of the business.

Please note, successful candidates will need to undergo a Criminal History Check.

Undertaking a temporary contract through Randstad will give you exclusive access to our candidate benefits portal. This includes many discounts across health insurance, phone plans, grocery stores, and other retail stores, as well as many other benefits. You will be able to access this directly through our easy-to-use timesheet portal upon commencement of your assignment.

For further information, please contact Aoife Bradley for a confidential discussion at aoife.bradley@randstad.com.au - 07 3100 7023

Please ensure all applications are submitted via the Randstad portal.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.