People and Culture Advisor

St Hilda's; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Hilda’s School on the Gold Coast seeks a People and Culture Advisor to support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and development across the lifecycle. You will advise staff and leaders, contribute to policy and process improvements, and help maintain a compliant, positive workplace.

The role requires strong HR knowledge, integrity and discretion, with experience in education sector preferred. You will work within a values-driven community that prioritises staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards.
• Proven experience managing injury/illness cases and coordinating rehabilitation processes in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including advertising, candidate management, interviewing, reference checking, and onboarding.
• Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Ability to draft and prepare employment contracts, letters, and official HR documentation with accuracy.
• Minimum intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality HR services across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations and staff wellbeing.
• Provide high-level advice and support to staff and leaders, contribute to policy development and process improvement.
• Foster a positive and compliant workplace culture and ensure legal, regulatory and policy obligations are met.

Skills

HR legislation

Recruitment

Employee relations

HRIS

Contract drafting

MS Excel/data reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma or tertiary in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Commencing: 02 November 2026 (or later by negotiation) to 17 December 2027 (with a likelihood of extension or negotiation for permanency for the right candidate)

St Hilda's School is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented People and Culture Advisor to join our People and Culture team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a proactive HR professional to make a genuine impact across recruitment, employee relations, employee engagement and development, and staff wellbeing at a leading Anglican independent girls' school.

About the Position

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, and working alongside the People and Culture Officer, the People and Culture Advisor delivers high-quality HR services across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance review coordination, and staff wellbeing. You will provide high-level advice and support to staff and leaders, contribute to policy and development and process improvement, and play a key role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. This role suits someone with strong technical HR knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the discretion and integrity required to manage sensitive and confidential matters. With impeccable attention to detail and an exemplary people-focused approach, this position ensures human resources functions are completed with rigorous accuracy and in full compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy obligations.

About You

You are a confident professional who demonstrates exceptional integrity, maintains strict confidentiality and exercises diplomacy and impartiality in all professional interactions. You have a genuine commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines, with a deep understanding of HR legislation, and the important role People and Culture plays in employee satisfaction and organisational trust. You have demonstrated experience in HR processes and operations, preferably within the education sector.

About Us

Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, we are one of Australia’s leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls’ education and world class facilities, St Hilda’s School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

Selection Criteria

1. Technical Expertise and Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and Modern Awards
• Proven experience managing injury/illness cases and coordinating rehabilitation processes in accordance with legislative requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes, including advertising, candidate management, interviewing, reference checking, and onboarding
• Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Ability to draft and prepare employment contracts, letters, and official HR documentation with accuracy
• Minimum intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

2. Problem Solving and Initiative

• Demonstrated capacity to lead process improvement and change initiatives, especially in regard to human resource systems and functions
• Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation and apply it to workplace situations
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.

3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear advice on human resource matters
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with staff at all levels while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Genuine care for people and commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace culture
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, diplomacy, impartiality and integrity
• Strong customer service orientation with a genuine commitment to supporting employee wellbeing.

4. Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary or Diploma qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience, preferably in the education sector.

Why Join St Hilda’s School?

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer on-site parking, access to Fitness Passport, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities.

As a prospective member of the St Hilda’s Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values, and Anglican Ethos of the School. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Any questions about the position, or to obtain a copy of Position Description please email the People and Culture Manager - [e-mail] or 5532 4922.

Applications are to be submitted through the online recruitment platforms and not emailed directly.