Human Resources Officer

You could progress from Learning and Development Coordinator to People and Culture Adviser to Recruitment Coordinator, into a higher role as Manager Human Resources Development.

Great for people who enjoy

• Helping people feel safe and part of a team
• Motivating others to join in
• Being a social butterfly
• Managing complicated interpersonal relationships
• Working out conflicts
• Knowing the goss and not sharing it
• Encouraging people to grow and learn

Pathways to work

So, you know you want to be a Human Resources Officer. How do you get started? And what’s next?

Qualifications and experience

Many roles require a tertiary qualification in human resources or a related field.

Study options:

• Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Master of Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration

Training and apprenticeships

You might be able to earn a certificate or diploma through a traineeship. Some training may be subsidised, which means the government would pay part or all of the course cost.

Next steps:

• Visit TAFE SA for more information.
• Use our job search to find councils offering traineeships.
• Ask your local council if they run a cadetship or graduate program.

Still at school?

Check Student Pathways for school-based opportunities or talk to your VET Coordinator.

Industry information

Professional networks such as the Australian HR Institute share information, professional development opportunities and events.