People & Culture Graduate

About the Company

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years’ experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

Our growth has culminated in the business we are today: a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.

With close to 2,000 employees Australia-wide, we foster a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, while aligning with our core values of commitment, integrity and safety. In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.

About the role

As our People & Culture Graduate, you'll provide administrative support to the P&C function across the Ahrens Group, gaining hands-on exposure to employee administration, onboarding, recruitment coordination, document management, reporting, and our People & Culture systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to build a strong foundation in Human Resources, working alongside an experienced team within a fast-paced, diverse, and genuinely supportive organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR systems
• Process employment changes, including promotions, transfers, and remuneration updates
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities for new and departing employees
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and recruitment documentation
• Assist with advertising vacancies, managing applications, and pre-employment screening
• Manage enquiries through the People & Culture inbox
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence
• Support employee engagement initiatives and events
• Monitor training, license, and certification compliance, and support audit activities
Provide general administrative and data entry support to the broader P&C team

Essential Criteria

• Recently completed or currently completing a qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Desirable Criteria

• Previous administration or customer service experience.
• Exposure to HR systems or payroll systems.
Understanding of Human Resources principles and employment practices

About you

• Highly organised and detail oriented.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Professional and approachable.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
Demonstrates the Ahrens values of Community, Hard Work, Generosity and Integrity

Why Work at Ahrens

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
• Family, social and team building events
Opportunities for career progression

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity, and safety.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter. For enquiries, contact Tracy Davidson at ***email_hidden***

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognises the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds .