People & Development Lead

• Heathdale Christian College
• Werribee VIC, Australia

Full time

Other

Job Description

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team:

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through over 40 plus years of glorifying God in our work.

Across our Werribee and Melton campuses, we are a thriving and growing community, caring for students from 3yo Kinder to year 12 at Werribee, and Prep to year 12 at Melton.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfil God's call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement 'To God be the glory' is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff's hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position:

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Full time People & Development Lead to join our team in 2026.

The People & Development Lead will collaborate closely with the People, Engagement & Development Manager to uphold the College’s commitment to fostering a respectful and God-honouring culture, grounded in Biblical teaching and values across staff and the broader community.

This position is ideal for an experienced HR generalist who excels in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and workplace wellbeing. A strong emphasis on safety, learning, and evidence-based decision-making is essential. The role spans both Melton and Werribee campuses, requiring a collaborative and adaptable approach across locations.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of HR operations and practices, with the capability to offer expert advice on organisational policies, procedures, employment legislation, employee relations, and industrial matters. Their guidance will reflect alignment with applicable Awards and legal frameworks, ensuring compliance and consistency across the organisation.

Education and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate or have:

• Minimum of a Degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience

• Desirable to have several years of operational HR working knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with a variety of stakeholders

• High attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Valid WWCC ‘E’ & Police Check

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application.

If you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

• Applications close: Friday 21 November 2025.

• All applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.