People and Culture Coordinator

Pembroke School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Potential acting role in 2027

Job summary

Pembroke School is seeking an experienced People & Culture professional to join our team as a permanent People & Culture Coordinator. The role covers a broad range of operational HR matters, including recruitment, onboarding, staff queries, records maintenance and industrial support.

There is also an opportunity to temporarily assume the responsibilities of a People & Culture Advisor during 2027 to support recruitment and HR needs due to staff leave, returning to the substantive coordinator role

Qualifications

• General HR generalist experience across recruitment, onboarding, staff queries and records management.
• Experience interpreting enterprise agreements and applying workplace legislation.
• Current Working with Children Check (South Australia) and protective practices training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings and onboarding during peak periods.
• Support day-to-day HR tasks and enterprise bargaining documentation and implementation.
• Act as Return to Work Coordinator when required.
• Provide advice to leaders and employees on HR matters and maintain HR records.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment

Employee relations

Onboarding

Industrial relations

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources

Job description

• Potential for an Acting People & Culture Advisor position in 2027


• Level 5 Salary Range: $97,191- $101,209 p.a


• Continuous professional development opportunities

Pembroke School is seeking an experienced P&C professional to join our team in a permanent People & Culture Coordinator position. This is an exciting opportunity for a P&C generalist who enjoys working across a broad range of operational people matters, including employee relations, return-to-work coordination, recruitment and the provision of practical HR advice to leaders and employees.

In addition to the permanent appointment, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to temporarily undertake the responsibilities of a People & Culture Advisor during 2027, supporting the School's recruitment activities and broader operational HR requirements due to staff leave, returning to their substantive P&C Coordinator position at the conclusion of 12-months. This is an excellent opportunity for a People & Culture professional to further develop their career within a dynamic and progressive organisation.

About the Role

The People and Culture Coordinator supports a range of human resources activities, including the assistance with day-to-day HR tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, staff queries, maintaining records and industrial support including supporting the Enterprise Bargaining project and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the generation of employment contracts, onboarding and ongoing compliance.


• Support the School’s end-to-end recruitment processes, including but not limited to panel membership, job advert posting and management, and onboarding during peak periods, or as required.


• Assist with the facilitation of Position of Responsibility reviews within the School.


• Support the Enterprise Bargaining project with document collation, note taking, supporting drafting of clauses, the approval and implementation process.


• Provide the Director of People and Culture with support on case management and matters, as required.


• Act as a School's Return to Work Coordinator.

About You

The successful candidate brings sound generalist HR experience, demonstrated recruitment capability and exposure to employee and industrial relations matters, including the interpretation and application of Enterprise Agreements and workplace legislation.

You will bring

• Understanding of general HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employment conditions, policy implementation.


• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and manage different priorities across a diverse stakeholder group.


• Knowledge to interpret and apply HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.


• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Work Health and Safety, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.

Required for Employment (Prior to Commencement)

• Current Working with Children Check (South Australia)


• Current Plink RRHAN-EC training: Masterclass and Fundamentals, including Protective Practices

Find Your Place At Pembroke

At Pembroke, you’ll be part of a warm and collaborative school community that values relationships, initiative, and a shared commitment to learning. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, or behind the scenes, every role contributes to shaping the rich and inclusive culture of the School. With opportunities for professional growth, a strong sense of belonging, and a genuine appreciation for staff, Pembroke is a place where your work is seen, valued, and celebrated.

Read more in The Heart of Pembroke - Celebrating our Staff.

Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Pembroke is a vibrant and exciting School catering for a diverse community of students. With over 1,700 students, the School offers a broad-ranging curriculum and an outstanding choice of co-curricular opportunities. The School employs over 300 permanent and fixed-term staff, plus more than 150 casual employees.

Pembroke seeks to engage outstanding, diverse and well-qualified staff to work in our welcoming and open School. All staff work together to provide an environment that facilitates each student’s exploration of their potential, academic progress and personal welfare. Staff are encouraged to maintain a collaborative approach, a broad outlook within their respective field and a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. Pembroke is a lively and fulfilling place to work.

Pembroke School is an equal opportunity employer.