Human Resources Advisor

• Camberwell Girls Grammar School
• Canterbury VIC, Australia

Part time

Non-Teaching Professionals / Managers

Administration / Clerical

Other

Job Description

• Permanent, part-time 0.6FTE role
• Commence mid-January 2026
• Leading independent girls’ school, located in Located in Canterbury

About the role

Leading independent girls’ school, Camberwell Girls Grammar, presents an opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis in January 2026. 

Reporting into the Director of HR, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and support to CGGS staff, managers and candidates on HR policies, procedures, employment conditions and legislation. You will support day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, industrial and employee relations, HR projects and compliance.

The role is 0.6FTE with flexibility to work across 3 full days, or 4 or 5 shorter days. Fridays are a required workday.

You will make an impact by:

• Managing and facilitating end to end recruitment, from creating position descriptions and posting job ads, through to completing reference checks and candidate onboarding.
• Providing advice and guidance on HR and employee relations matters, including award, EBA and legislation interpretation.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of cyclical activities, reporting, HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the School’s compliance with industrial relations obligations and relevant legislation.
• Assisting the Director of HR and Risk & Compliance Manager with Occupational Health and Safety matters as required.

To be successful in this role…

As an experienced HR Advisor, you are highly organised, detail focused and take pride in producing accurate work that is of a high calibre. Friendly and professional in your approach, you are able to build effective working relationships and manage stakeholders. Your ability to take the initiative, together with your strong work ethic, allows you to thrive in fast-paced environments. 

You will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Formal qualification in HR or a related discipline
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (experience with Martian Logic is an advantage)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Current Working with Children Clearance or be willing to obtain one
• Current Criminal Record Check or be willing to obtain one

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School?

Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12. We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high-quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:

• Staff wellbeing focus
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs
• Paid Discretionary Leave
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply

For more information, see the full position description and apply via the 'Apply Now' button. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources team on 03 9813 1166.

Applications close: Sunday 16 November

Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Our commitment to Child Safety

At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.