People and Culture Advisor

St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection insurance after 12+1

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite gym & library borrowing

Staff fee discounts

Job summary

St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School in Brisbane seeks a organised People & Culture Advisor to support the employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to records, systems, compliance and reporting. The role is 3 days/week (22.8 hours) during school terms + 4 weeks holidays, based at the Corinda campus.

You will work closely with the Director of People & Culture and Senior Advisor, handling confidential HR duties, payroll-related tasks and general admin with a collaborative, service-oriented

Qualifications

• Qualification or current studies in HR or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in HR, payroll or education preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration including advertising, interview scheduling and reference checks.
• Support onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR information in systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of People & Culture and aid with reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

MS Office

Team collaboration

HR knowledge

Education

HR or Business Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

Join Our Team at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

We are seeking an organised, approachable and detail-focused People & Culture Advisor to help create a positive, professional and welcoming employee experience across our school community.

About St Aidan's

Located in the heart of Corinda, St Aidan's is a close-knit community with just over 1,000 students from Prep to Year 12, including a co-educational Kindergarten. Our smaller school environment ensures that each student receives personalised attention and thrives in a supportive atmosphere.

St Aidan’s is honoured to have received The Educator’s 5-Star Employer of Choice award in both 2025 and 2026.

The Role

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in People & Culture while contributing to a values-led school community.

Working closely with the Director of People & Culture and Senior People & Culture Advisor, you will provide practical administrative and operational support across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee records, HR systems, compliance and reporting.

You will work 3 days per week (22.8 hours per week – preferably Tuesday to Thursday but can be negotiated) during school term time + 4 additional weeks per year across the school holidays (42 weeks per year).

In this diverse and rewarding role, key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating recruitment administration, including advertising, interview scheduling, documentation and reference checks.
• Supporting new employee onboarding and induction.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating employee information in HR systems.
• Providing administrative support to the Director of People & Culture.

You will be someone who enjoys working with people while also appreciating the importance of accuracy, organisation and confidentiality.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A completed qualification, or current studies, in Human Resources or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Administrative experience, ideally within HR, payroll or education.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Previous experience with HR or payroll systems, experience within a school environment, and an understanding of HR administration processes would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At St Aidan’s, we believe in supporting our staff as much as our students. Here’s are some benefits that we provide:

• A collaborative, caring culture where your voice matters
• Income Protection Insurance for permanent staff after 12 months of service
• Inspiring Professionals – professional development opportunities available
• Free onsite gym and library borrowing
• School fee discount for children of staff attending St Aidan’s, along with before and after school care program discounts

St Aidan's reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

St Aidan's supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to child safety.

A School of the Society of the Sacred Advent.