Role Title: Onboarding New Staff Intern
Organisation: Orana House
Internship Period: Semester 2 (July – October)
Location: Bayswater/Noranda
Support Orana House by managing the end-to-end onboarding process for new staff to ensure smooth integration, compliance with organisational policies, and a positive first experience.
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate recruitment handover and prepare offer letters, contracts, and starter paperwork.
Develop and maintain onboarding schedules, ensuring timely completion of pre-employment checks (police, working with vulnerable people, right to work) and required vaccinations.
Prepare induction materials and welcome packs, and run or co-facilitate orientation sessions covering organisation values, policies, health & safety, and role-specific procedures.
Set up staff IT accounts, access credentials, and workspace/equipment; liaise with HR, payroll, IT, and line managers to ensure readiness.
Assign and communicate mandatory training modules; track completion and follow up on outstanding requirements.
Coordinate mentorship or buddy pairings and check-ins during probation periods; collect feedback from new staff and managers to improve the onboarding experience.
Maintain accurate onboarding records and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and resources.
Skills & experience:
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with HR processes, compliance checks, and learning management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic HR/HRIS platforms.
The Orana House vision is that everyone has the right to live free from family and domestic violence in all its forms. Orana House provides stable accommodation, advocacy and holistic support for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence.