People and Culture Officer

We are seeking a reliable and organised People and Culture Officer to join our College. The People and Culture Officer will work in support of the Business Manager. This is a fulltime position, working 76 hours per fortnight. Commencing Term 3/2026.

The People and Culture/Compliance Officer is a member of a team of professionals under the leadership of the Principal who work consultatively and collaboratively to ensure the smooth running of the College and its associated services.

The People and Culture/Compliance Officer provides operational and administrative support across all human resource functions within the College, including the school, Faith Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service, and Faith Kindy Plus. The role ensures effective delivery of recruitment, staff administration, compliance, and employee support services aligned with legislative requirements and the College’s Christian ethos.

Qualifications

1. Experience in HR administration
2. Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
3. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
4. Excellent communication and organisational skills
5. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
6. High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
7. Show initiative
8. Works collaboratively as a team player and independently with minimal supervision
9. First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable

1. Experience in education or early childhood settings
2. Knowledge of relevant awards
3. HR Qualifications

People and Culture Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records across school, OSHC, and Kindergarten staff
• Administer staff lifecycle processes including appointments, variations, and separations
• Respond to staff enquiries regarding employment conditions and entitlements
• Maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity

Recruitment and Onboarding/Offboarding

• Coordinate recruitment across school, OSHC, and Kindergarten staff
• Prepare role descriptions and advertisements
• Conduct pre-employment screening including Blue Card and referees
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and inductions

Employee Relations and Support

• Provide HR advice to staff across all services
• Support managers with performance and probation processes
• Assist with employee relations matters and documentation

Compliance and Risk Management

• Coordinate ongoing mandatory compliance training for staff
• Ensure compliance with legislation, awards, and policies
• Coordinate WorkCover claims, return to work and injury management processes
• Assist with audits and regulatory compliance
• Undertake annual Workplace Gender Equity Agency reporting functions

Child Safety and Safeguarding

• Ensure HR practices reflect child-safe standards
• Maintain Blue Card compliance and staff screening
• Support staff awareness of child safety obligations