Senior People and Culture Officer – St Hilda's School
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Commencing: 02 February 2026 to 18 December 2026 with high likelihood of extension.
Position: Part time – 3 days/week, School Officer Level 5.
About the Position
The Senior People and Culture Officer supports the School's workforce by delivering high‑quality human resource services across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, staff development and engagement. The role ensures all HR administrative functions are completed with rigorous accuracy and in full compliance with legal, regulatory and policy obligations. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager and working alongside the People and Culture Officer, the incumbent will demonstrate a deep understanding of legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Awards, advanced critical thinking capabilities and a proactive approach to people and culture within the School. Responsibilities include return‑to‑work case management, flexible work agreements, internal report compilation and other delegated expectations.
Responsibilities
* Administer full‑cycle recruitment processes, including advertising, candidate management, interviewing, reference checking and onboarding.
* Provide accurate and confidential advice to staff and support the People and Culture Manager in delivering best‑practice HR standards.
* Manage return‑to‑work case management and flexible work agreements.
* Compile internal reports and contribute to continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Award requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
* Technical expertise and knowledge of employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.
* Proven experience managing injury/illness cases and coordinating rehabilitation processes.
* Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
* Ability to draft and prepare employment contracts, letters and official HR documentation with accuracy.
* Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Problem‑solving and initiative; ability to lead process improvement and change initiatives.
* Advanced critical‑thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and apply it to workplace situations.
* Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with staff at all levels.
* Genuine care for people and commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
* Strong customer‑service orientation and commitment to supporting employee wellbeing.
* Tertiary or Diploma qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, preferably in the education sector.
Application Requirements
* A maximum two‑page A4 written response addressing the selection criteria.
* A full Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees.
Applications should be submitted by 4:00pm Thursday 15 January 2026.
Shortlisting will commence in the new year once the school reopens in January 2026.
For questions, please contact Melanie Cowan, People and Culture Manager, at or. Please do not email applications directly to Melanie.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management; Education Management
Additional Information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain one prior to appointment and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church's Professional Standards Register.
As a prospective member of the St Hilda's Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School.
We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities. An on‑site Early Learning Centre is also available at very reasonable rates.
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