HR Officer

Mt Hira College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt Hira College in Keysborough, Victoria, seeks an HR Officer to support recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and compliance within an educational setting. The role focuses on accurate staff records, HR system support, and policy adherence.

The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to fostering strong HR processes that enhance staff and student outcomes across an ELC to Year 12 school.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced in HR, administration, or compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Experience using HRIS such as Sentrient is highly desirable.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Have or be eligible for a Working with Children Check.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment and selection process.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and confidential HR records.
• Support day‑to‑day HR administration and team operations.
• Supporting staff in using HR systems and completing required documentation.
• Responding to HR‑related staff queries.
• Assisting with performance reviews, updating policies, and maintaining compliance records.
• Assisting with WorkCover and Return‑to‑Work cases.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies as required.
• Manage grievances in line with policy and maintain accurate records.

Skills

HR operations

Administrative skills

Compliance

HRIS Sentrient

Confidentiality

Education

Tertiary HR degree

WWCC required

Tools

Sentrient HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Mt Hira College is a growing independent, co-educational Islamic College located in the South-Eastern suburb of Keysborough. The College is an ELC to Year 12 school, which caters for students from diverse backgrounds. The College offers students excellent opportunities to grow through a varied and exciting range of programs and employs staff of outstanding quality, committed to supporting exemplary student outcomes.

The successful candidate will commence as soon as possible. Appropriate reference and background checks will be undertaken for the shortlisted applicants.

About the Role

The HR Officer plays a vital role in supporting the team in delivering efficient, compliant, and high‑quality HR services. This role involves recruitment support, onboarding, HR administration, compliance monitoring, staff record management, and assisting with everyday HR operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and passionate about supporting people and strengthening HR processes within an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment and selection process
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and confidential HR records
• Support day‑to‑day HR administration and team operations
• Supporting staff in using HR systems and completing required documentation
• Responding to HR‑related staff queries
• Assisting with performance reviews, updating policies, and maintaining compliance records
• Assisting with WorkCover and Return‑to‑Work cases
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies as required
• Manage grievances in line with policy and maintain accurate records

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualified and experienced in HR, administration, or compliance
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Experience using HRIS (Sentrient highly desirable)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and work in a team.
• Have or be eligible for a Working with Children Check.
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident only.

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant tertiary degree and qualifications
• Hold an employee WWCC

Personal Qualities

• Well organised and flexible
• Possess and encourage a growth mindset
• Patient and relationship-oriented
• Enthusiastic and conscientious
• Committed to continual personal and professional growth
• Professional presentation and manner
• Actively pursue excellence

General Information

• Support the vision, mission, ethos and culture of the College
• Contribute to and support the strategic directions of the College
• Support and adhere to all College policies

Child Safety Statement:

Mt Hira College is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.mthira.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/)

Mt Hira College is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.