Advisor - People and Culture

Job Description

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school. In recognition of the school’s commitment to providing an exceptional work environment for all staff, in 2024, St Margaret’s was awarded a 5-star Employer of Choice by The Educator for the fourth consecutive year. We are proud of our commitment to making St Margaret’s a leading place to work. We are currently inviting applications for the following role: Advisor - People and Culture This role supports the Director of People and Culture as part of the People and Culture team, coordinating all aspects of the end-to-end employee lifecycle and optimising the experience of the school’s greatest asset – our people. This includes the development, implementation, coordination and administration of human resources policies, procedures and activities to support the school to meet its strategic objectives. The Advisor - People and Culture ensures all human resources compliance requirements are met and most importantly will contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture where staff can thrive. Key focus areas of the role include: Coordination and administration of recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies and systems. Human resources administration and compliance. Assist with the development and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and key initiatives. Assist with fostering a positive workplace environment by supporting staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will bring: Experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of key human resources concepts and legislation relevant to a school environment. Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport. Team player mentality with a collaborative spirit. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks with accuracy, discretion and confidentiality. Sound judgement in decision making and advising others. The role offers: The opportunity to work as part of a highly professional and effective People and Culture team. Genuine potential for growth and quality professional development. A range of wellbeing initiatives, including an employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations and massages to name a few. Staff discount for tuition fees. A positive and supportive workplace culture. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced people and culture professional who enjoys the buzz of a varied and busy generalist role and is passionate about nurturing a positive workplace culture. To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by 9am on Monday 17 March 2025. As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume. Please click the apply icon to be redirected to the application form and position description or visit the employment page of our website. Please note, successful candidates will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job ready. Please direct any enquiries to . St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidates must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection. #J-18808-Ljbffr