Human Resources & Compliance Manager

Human Resources & Compliance Manager

Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs

CAROLINE SPRINGS, VIC

HR / Recruitment Officer

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 January 2026

Catholic Regional College are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Human Resources & Compliance Manager to commence in January 2026.

Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is a co-educational Catholic secondary school providing high-quality education to over 1100 students. With a strong commitment to the values of Live Fully, Act Justly, our College fosters a vibrant, inclusive, and future-focused learning community.

Due to continued growth and evolving operational needs, we are seeking a highly skilled and committed Human Resources & Compliance Manager to join our Staff & Operations team. This is a full-time, ongoing position working closely with the Principal, Business Manager, and Vice Principal Staff & Operations to support the effective management of HR, compliance, and governance processes across the College.

About the Role

The Human Resources & Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing HR operations, employment compliance, staff onboarding, workforce planning processes, and the implementation of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) governance and policy requirements. The successful applicant will ensure accurate HR recordkeeping, support leaders with staff performance and wellbeing processes, and manage critical compliance systems including BambooHR and CompliSpace.

This is a key leadership-support position requiring exceptional professionalism, organisational skill, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of staff and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, induction, and exit processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and compliance registers using BambooHR and CompliSpace.
• Support staff performance and development processes, including ARM documentation and compliance training cycles.
• Interpret and apply the relevant awards/enterprise agreements in daily HR operations.
• Implement and contextualise MACS policies, including Child Safety, governance, and employment frameworks.
• Monitor and report on staff compliance obligations (VIT, WWCC, First Aid, mandatory training).
• Assist leaders with employee relations matters, workforce planning, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the College’s commitment to Child Safety and to cultivating a positive, professional workplace culture.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Compliance, or a related field.
• Experience in HR or compliance roles within education or another regulated sector.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, IR frameworks, and CEMEA (or equivalent).
• Experience using HR and compliance systems.
• High-level communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and to upholding the College values of Live Fully, Act Justly.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic, growing College environment
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive community
• Opportunities for professional learning and career development
• Modern systems (BambooHR, CompliSpace) and strong operational support
• A culture that values wellbeing, continuous improvement, and high standards

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit their application via our College Website / BambooHR - via https://crccsvic.bamboohr.com/careers/126. A complete position description can also be located via our College Website.

Applicants should not apply directly through SEEK.

Applicants require:

• A cover letter
• A current CV
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum 2 pages)

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Jamie Madigan.

Applications need to be submitted before the closing date of 9am Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Late applications will not be accepted.

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Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is a College about faith, learning and community. As our motto, Live Fully – Act Justly reflects, our vision is to provide students with every opportunity to make the most of what life has to offer, to strive to be their very best and, in doing all that, remember to be just to themselves and to others.