22h ago , from Anglican Church Grammar School
Education and Training,Human Resouces & Recruitment
Anglican Church Grammar School, known internationally as Churchie, is at the forefront of boys' education both in Australia and internationally. Building on a foundation of over 100 years and in partnership with a diverse and active School community, Churchie’s vision is to support students in their pursuit for excellence in all aspects of their life. The school encourages all students to find a genuine sense of joy and purpose in academic, creative, pastoral, cocurricular and service learning areas. Our staff are dedicated to preparing students for the 21st Century, acknowledging our rich traditions in a context that is research-focused and ambitious.
03/11/2026
20/11/2026
$93,960.30 - $107,139.90
Permanent - Full Time
East Brisbane
Education and Training,Human Resouces & Recruitment
Anglican Church Grammar School, known internationally as Churchie, is at the forefront of boys' education both in Australia and internationally. Building on a foundation of over 100 years and in partnership with a diverse and active School community, Churchie’s vision is to support students in their pursuit for excellence in all aspects of their life. The school encourages all students to find a genuine sense of joy and purpose in academic, creative, pastoral, cocurricular and service learning areas. Our staff are dedicated to preparing students for the 21st Century, acknowledging our rich traditions in a context that is research-focused and ambitious.
Job Description
Anglican Church Grammar School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Human Resource Officer to join the Human Resources team on a permanent, full-time basis in East Brisbane, commencing in 2027.
This key role will provide high-quality operational and advisory human resources support across the School. Working closely with the Human Resources team, school leaders and employees, the Senior Human Resource Officer will contribute to the delivery of responsive, compliant and people-focused HR services aligned with the School’s values and strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide timely and accurate HR advice and support to managers and employees on employment conditions, policies, procedures and workplace matters.
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, candidate communication, interview arrangements, reference checking, appointment documentation and onboarding.
- Prepare employment contracts, variations, correspondence and other employment-related documentation in accordance with relevant legislation, industrial instruments and School policies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR databases and personnel files, ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy requirements.
- Support employee lifecycle processes, including probation, performance review, leave management, transfers, resignations and exit processes.
- Assist with the interpretation and application of employment legislation, awards, enterprise agreements and other industrial requirements.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for employee relations matters, including investigations, grievance processes, performance management and disciplinary matters.
- Support the implementation, review and communication of HR policies, procedures and initiatives.
- Prepare HR reports, workforce data, correspondence and documentation for internal stakeholders as required.
- Coordinate mandatory compliance requirements, including working with children checks, registrations, qualifications, training records and other pre-employment requirements.
- Contribute to the delivery of employee wellbeing, engagement, professional development and workforce planning initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and service delivery, supporting continuous improvement across the function.
- Maintain a high standard of customer service while managing competing priorities in a busy and collaborative school environment.
This position requires a proactive and solutions-focused HR professional who can build positive working relationships across a diverse workforce. The Senior Human Resource Officer will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering confidential, accurate and efficient human resources support.
Desired Skills and Experience
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, employment relations, business or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Substantial generalist HR experience at senior coordinator, officer or advisory level, including end-to-end recruitment and employment lifecycle operations.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work, coach colleagues and provide quality assurance across multiple HR portfolios.
- Experience with high-volume recruitment, contingent or volunteer workforces; experience in education, sport, community or child-related settings is highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of Australian employment obligations, privacy, record keeping, working-with-children screening and safe recruitment principles; Queensland school-sector knowledge is desirable.
- Sound judgement in identifying and escalating employee relations, safeguarding, compliance and reputational risk.
- Strong stakeholder management, written communication, systems, reporting and organisational capability.
- Advanced attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and seasonal demand.
- Willingness to support the spiritual, community and cocurricular life of the School.
- As this is a non-academic appointment the successful candidate must have proof of eligibility to work in Australia, have a current and valid Blue Card.
All staff at Churchie are expected to support the philosophies and values of the School.Interested applicants should carefully review the Position Description and Selection Criteriadocumentation prior to submitting an application. Applications must include a covering letter that clearly addresses the selection criteria.
Applications closes by 20th November 2026. Please note that the School may close this advertisement earlier based on the volume of applications received, and candidates may be contacted or interviewed prior to the closing date.
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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