Overview
* Join a well-established independent school with over 3,300 students across six campuses
* A busy and varied HR administration role supporting a workforce of approximately 500 staff
* Excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career HR professional seeking long-term growth
About the Organisation
Sirius College is a well-established independent school operating across six campuses in Melbourne with approximately 3,300 students and a diverse workforce. Founded in 1997, the College is known for its inclusive community, strong educational outcomes and commitment to professional development.
The Human Resources team is based at the Broadmeadows head office within the Eastmeadows campus, supporting staff across all campuses. Sirius College places strong emphasis on staff development through its structured Thrive at Sirius professional development program, which provides each employee with clear learning goals, ongoing coaching and an annual professional development budget.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Officer will provide high-volume HR administration and first-line support across the employee lifecycle.
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys HR administration, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and responsive support to staff.
Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as the first point of contact for HR enquiries from staff across multiple campuses
* Providing administrative support across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance processes and documentation
* Preparing employment contracts, letters and HR correspondence
* Maintaining employee records and ensuring HR documentation remains accurate and compliant
* Monitoring the HR inbox and responding to queries via phone, email and face-to-face interactions
* Supporting HR projects, policy updates and process improvements as required
Key Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
* Strong administrative capability with high attention to detail
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
* Strong computer literacy and ability to quickly learn new systems
* Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
* A Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
* Structured professional development through the Thrive at Sirius program
* $1,000 annual professional development allowance
* Salary packaging options including devices and novated leasing
* Opportunity to build a long-term HR career within a supportive school environment
Apply
If you enjoy HR administration and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a welcoming school environment, this could be an excellent next step.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Gabrielle Patterson on 0416 170 100 or email gab@pattersonrecruitment.com.au
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