People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations)
* Newly created role – opportunity for development and growth!
* Fixed Term until the end of Term 1, 2027 with potential to extend
* Part time, 4 days per week (0.8FTE)
* 7 weeks of leave during school holidays
* Free onsite parking
The People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations) is a key member of the People and Culture Team, partnering closely with leaders to support the effective management of employee performance, conduct and workplace matters.
This role provides both advisory and hands‐on support across a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, return to work coordination and industrial compliance.
You will play a key role in building leader capability, supporting early intervention, and embedding consistent, best‐practice approaches across the College. The role contributes to a safe, respectful and high‐performing workplace culture, aligned with College values and expectations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Providing advice and support to leaders on performance, conduct, grievances and workplace concerns
* Supporting and guiding leaders through performance and improvement processes
* Leading workplace investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and equitable outcomes
* Coaching leaders to build confidence and capability in managing people matters
* Supporting the consistent application of policies, procedures and industrial frameworks
* Coordinating return to work processes and supporting WorkCover claims management
* Identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement of People and Culture practices
SELECTION CRITERIA
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field
* Experience in employee relations, including performance management, conduct matters or investigations
* Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and relevant employment legislation
* Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders
* Well‐developed communication skills and sound professional judgement
* High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive matters
* Commitment to working within and positively contributing to a values‐based organisation
* Experience within an education setting or familiarity with CEMEA (2022)
* Experience in learning and development or facilitation
* Professional membership (e.g. AHRI)
this position requires a current:
* Police Check
* Working with Children Check
Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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