Are you an HR Coordinator who loves variety, thrives on organisation, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day? This is your opportunity to join a highly regarded independent Melbourne school and support a community that genuinely values people, purpose, and connection.
In this role, you’ll be the steady hand behind the scenes - ensuring HR processes run smoothly, data is accurate, and every staff member feels supported from the moment they join. With a large casual and permanent workforce, your work will directly shape the employee experience across the entire school.
You’ll also play a key part in a major HRIS implementation (Aurion), giving you exposure to systems, data, and process improvement - a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR capability and broaden your career path.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
This school genuinely looks after its people. You’ll enjoy:
- 1 day WFH on offer.
- Daily onsite lunch provided — fresh, convenient, and delicious
- Wellbeing initiatives: flu shots, yoga club, running club, coffee club
- L&D budget and ongoing professional development
- A strong sense of community and belonging
- A beautiful campus environment with a supportive HR team
This is a place where people feel connected - where staff clubs, social events, and shared experiences create a genuine sense of togetherness.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing and issuing employment contracts and managing the HR inbox.
- Coordinating onboarding and offboarding, including system updates and documentation.
- Managing the HR inbox and responding to queries.
- Supporting recruitment across teaching and non‑teaching roles.
- Sitting on interview panels and coordinating the end‑to‑end process.
- Maintaining accurate employee data and ensuring strong data integrity
- Assisting with award and entitlement queries.
- Supporting induction, L&D activities, and staff movement processes.
- Contributing to the implementation of a new HRIS and future process improvements.
Who you are:
You’ll thrive here if you’re someone who is organised, energetic, and excited to grow your HR career. You bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in supporting people.
You’ll Bring
- Around 3 years’ experience in HR coordination or HR administration.
- Confidence communicating with leaders and staff at all levels.
- A proactive, curious mindset - you like understanding how things work and asking the right questions.
- Comfort working with spreadsheets, data, and manual processes.
- Strong attention to detail and pride in getting things right.
- A values‑driven approach and desire to contribute to meaningful work.
- Energy, initiative, and a willingness to jump in and support wherever needed.
HR qualifications are welcome but not essential - your attitude, enthusiasm, and alignment with the school’s values matter most.
Who are we, and what’s next?
About
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Our client will be moving quickly, so we encourage early applications. If you’d like a confidential discussion about the opportunity, or your broader career goals, please reach out directly to:
Georgia Searle – Recruitment Partner | HR and Talent Acquisition
Georgia@talentpath.com.au| 0436 686 559
We welcome applications from candidates who may not tick every box. Research shows that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet all criteria - we’d love to hear from you regardless.
