Human Resources Business Partner (Clarence)

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Coffs Harbour; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible 7-hour day

Health & growth programs

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for the Clarence region to support Parish School communities with strategic HR advice. The role covers schools and office staff across the Mid-North Coast of NSW, from Yamba to Macksville, and requires strong relationship-building and governance in line with Catholic ethos.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work model, offering professional development and pathways, plus compliance with NSW requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, or Business.
• Work Experience: At least two - three years of relevant work experience in human resources, preferably within a business partner role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Human Resources to provide expert strategic and technical HR advice to support parish school communities to effectively manage their people, navigate change and achieve business outcomes.
• Support schools and office staff across the Clarence region, stretching along the Mid-North Coast of NSW from Yamba to Macksville.
• Develop excellent working relationships, build trust and credibility, and provide sound HR advice and support in line with Catholic ethos and legislative requirements.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, or Business.

Job description

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3,500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18,000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Human Resources Business Partner (Clarence)

Location: Coffs Harbour NSW

Tenure: Full-time position. Start date to be negotiated with successful candidate.

The Rewards:

• Enhanced Leave: 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave, 10 days of paid compensatory leave, LSL after 5 years of continuous service, and a Christmas-New Year shutdown period.


• Benefits: Salary packaging including novated car leasing, work motor vehicle + fuel card, laptop, and a mobile phone.


• Flexibility: 7-hour day, 35-hour week. Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model.


• Health and Growth: Fitness Passport (discounted gym/aquatic), free annual flu vax and EAP services, and dedicated career development pathways.

The Lifestyle

Whether you seek the vibrant, dual-state energy of the Tweed Coast, the coastal hubs of Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie, or the heart of the Northern Rivers in Lismore, this role offers the ultimate NSW sea change. Balance world-class amenities with the authentic charm of regional community living.

Overview of Role:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) assists the Manager, Human Resources to provide expert strategic and technical human resource advice to support Parish School communities to effectively manage their people, navigate change and achieve business outcomes. This role supports schools and office staff across the Clarence region, stretching along the picturesque Mid-North Coast of NSW from Yamba to Macksville.

To be successful in this role, you need to be a true people-partner. Someone who can quickly develop excellent working relationships, build trust and credibility, manage complexity and provide sound HR advice and support in line with our Catholic ethos and legislative requirements.

As a HRBP this role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.

Work Requirements

• A current/valid Australian Driver’s Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment.


• A valid/paid NSW Working with Children Check.


• A cleared National Police Check.


• Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW, or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.


• Requirement to travel between locations.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, or Business.

Work Experience

At least two - three years of relevant work experience in human resources, preferably within a business partner role.

Enquiries:

[e-mail]

Applications close:

9am, Friday 20 November 2026.

Note:

• The advertisement closing date is subject to change without notice, and interviews may commence prior to the official closure.


• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies for this position and will not be liable for any associated fees.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC

An equal-opportunity employer