Human Resources Business Partner (Clarence)

St John Paul College Coffs Harbour; Coffs Harbour; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Leave

Salary Packaging

Hybrid Working

Career Development

Job summary

St. John Paul College Coffs Harbour in the Clarence region seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR advice to parish schools, supporting people, change management and workforce planning in line with Catholic ethos.

This permanent full-time role covers the Clarence region with travel between locations. The Diocese offers hybrid work, enhanced leave, salary packaging and career development opportunities; a valid NSW WWCC and NSW Working with Children Check are

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of HR experience, preferably in a business partner role.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management, or Business.
• A current/valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• A cleared National Police Check.
• Requirement to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice to parish school communities.
• Support schools to manage people and navigate change effectively.
• Partner with school leaders to ensure workforce planning aligns with Catholic ethos and legislative requirements.
• Deliver HR services across the Clarence region from Yamba to Macksville.

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner (Clarence)

St. John Paul College Coffs Harbour – Coffs Harbour NSW

• 499362


• Coffs Harbour


• Human Resources


• permanent, full time

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.

Additional Information

• Click this link for information on our Diocese and region.


• Relocating to the region? Check out The Welcome Experience by NSW Government.

Enquiries: ***email_hidden***

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 C atholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools

Child Protection legislation requires staff to hold a valid NSW WWCC

An equal-opportunity employer