Human Resources Coordinator

Queensland Department of Education; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Wide Bay QLD is seeking a motivated Human Resources Coordinator to join Coolum State High School and support effective delivery of HR services.

You will oversee HR administration, provide practical advice to staff and leadership, and ensure processes are efficient, accurate and compliant with departmental policies and legislation. The role is Temporary Part-Time (0.38FTE), 28 hours per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating HR administration and records management.
• Knowledge of relevant HR legislation, Awards and certified agreements.
• Ability to provide practical HR advice to staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration, ensuring accurate records and compliant processes.
• Advise school leadership on HR matters, employment conditions and legislation.
• Manage recruitment, workforce planning, and staff leave.
• Analyse workforce data and prepare reports for planning and performance.
• Monitor SBS annual profile and usage to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Business Manager to address HR issues and improve processes.
• Research contemporary HR practices and recommend workforce initiatives.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education - Wide Bay QLD

Human Resources Coordinator to Coolum State High School

Queensland Department of Education

Sharon, Bundaberg and Wide Bay Burnett QLD

Consulting and Generalist HR (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Contract/Temp, Casual/Vacation, Part time

Human Resources Services

HR Operations

HR Administration

We are seeking a motivated and professional Human Resources Coordinator to join our school team and support the effective delivery of human resources services.

In this role you will play a key role in coordinating HR operations, providing practical advice to staff and leadership, and ensuring human resources processes are efficient, accurate and compliant with departmental policies, procedures and legislation.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our school community by supporting our people, strengthening HR processes and helping create an effective and positive working environment.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.38FTE), 28 hours per fortnight.

About us:

Coolum State High School is a co-educational school which was established in 1985 and has grown steadily to the current enrolment of approximately 1618 students.

Coolum State High School is a friendly community school which embraces the underlying culture of care, respect and excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum and co and extra curricula activities from Years 7 to 12.

The school is located in the Sunshine Coast Region midway between the Maroochy and Noosa Rivers. It is situated 3 kilometres north of the Coolum Beach township in an idyllic setting, bordered on three sides by national park and is in close proximity to the beach. The school enrolment catchment includes not only the Coolum Beach community but south to Marcoola, north to Marcus Beach and the communities west to Yandina Creek and Verrierdale.

Your opportunity:

Oversee and coordinate human resource administration processes and procedures to provide an effective and efficient human resources service for the school

Provide operational advice and support to the school on a diverse range of human resource management issues, legislation and administration

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and oversee HR administration processes, ensuring accurate records, efficient service delivery and compliance with relevant policies and legislation.

Provide advice and support to school leadership and staff on HR matters, including employment conditions, entitlements, Awards, Certified Agreements and relevant legislation.

Manage and monitor recruitment, workforce planning, staff leave and other employment-related processes.

Analyse workforce data and prepare reports to support strategic planning, performance management, professional development and workforce decision-making.

Monitor the school's School Budget Solution (SBS) annual profile, credits and usage, identifying potential efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborate with the Business Manager and leadership team to address HR issues, implement approved changes and improve administrative processes.

Research contemporary HR practices and recommend initiatives that enhance workforce management and the overall effectiveness of HR services.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate