HR & Principal’s Assistant - School Admin & Recruitment

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools in Melbourne's northern suburbs are seeking a skilled HR administrator to coordinate recruitment, payroll, and workforce planning with confidentiality and accuracy. The role supports the Principal and Business Manager, handling diary duties and School Council administration.

The ideal candidate will manage EduPay data, maintain staff records, and respond to staff inquiries while ensuring adherence to Department policies and timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating HR functions in education policies and procedures, including recruitment and payroll.
• Ability to respond to staff enquiries while maintaining confidentiality.
• Technical knowledge to maintain staff records, payroll data, and leave entitlements.
• Administrative support to Principal/Business Manager with diary management and council admin.
• Experience delivering recruitment support and handling competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work Force Planning File and HR data in EduPay system.
• Provide high level customer service to staff and school community.
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll files and respond to HR queries.
• Oversee recruitment procedures ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Support Principal and Business Manager with administrative tasks and School Council admin.

Skills

Communication skills

HR administration

Payroll & EduPay

Records management

Diary management

Job description

Government schools in Melbourne's northern suburbs are seeking a skilled HR administrator to coordinate recruitment, payroll, and workforce planning with confidentiality and accuracy. The role supports the Principal and Business Manager, handling diary duties and School Council administration.

The ideal candidate will manage EduPay data, maintain staff records, and respond to staff inquiries while ensuring adherence to Department policies and timelines.