People and Culture Coordinator

Shine Bright EYM; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven culture

Ongoing learning & development

Supportive P&C team

Job summary

Shine Bright Early Years Management (EYM) in Mildura invites a dedicated People and Culture Coordinator to join the Mallee Team. Based in Mildura, you will support HR and OHS functions, coordinating recruitment and onboarding for the region, maintaining HR systems, and advising on employment matters.

This fast-paced role requires travel to Swan Hill and occasional overnight stays, with a focus on building strong staff relationships and contributing to organisational development within the

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related discipline (or relevant work experience).
• Strong experience delivering HR administration and support services.
• Knowledge of HR best practice and relevant employment legislation (Fair Work Act, VECTEA, CSA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support staff.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and multiple HR systems.
• Current Police Check and Working With Children Check; valid driver's license.
• Experience in early childhood education is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment across the organisation, including ads, shortlisting, interviews and reference checks.
• Facilitate onboarding for staff and trainees; maintain HR files and systems.
• Prepare employment contracts and variations; manage employee records for compliance.
• Provide tailored advice on employment terms and HR matters.
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes per instruments and policies.
• Assist in policy and procedure development and review.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate OH&S admin functions, including WorkCover claims and incident reporting.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee records

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

Policy knowledge

OHS basics

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Due to growth in the region Shine Bright is seeking a People and Culture Coordinator to join our Mallee Team. Based in Mildura the People and Culture Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Shine Bright’s mission and strategic goals through the delivery of high-quality HR and OHS functions.

In this role, you will coordinate recruitment and onboarding for the Mallee region, maintain HR systems and employee records, support staff with HR matters, and contribute to organisational development initiatives. You will also provide technical advice on employment matters and support the administration of OHS processes.

This is a fast-paced, and highly rewarding role where you will make a meaningful difference every day. This role will require travel to Swan Hill and occasional overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment across the organisation, including drafting job ads, shortlisting, scheduling interviews and completing reference checks.
• Facilitate onboarding for staff and trainees, ensuring accurate setup and maintenance of HR files and systems.
• Prepare employment contracts, variations and manage employee records in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Provide tailored advice on employment terms and general HR matters.
• Support performance management and disciplinary processes, ensuring adherence to relevant industrial instruments and internal policies.
• Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, attending expos and strengthening stakeholder relationships to enhance recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate OH&S administrative functions, including WorkCover claims, incident and near-miss reporting, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

About You

You will be a motivated and people-focused HR professional who thrives in a varied role. You will bring:

• A Diploma or Degree (or working towards) in Human Resources or related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• Strong experience delivering effective HR administration and support services.
• Knowledge of HR best practice, recruitment processes and relevant employment legislation including the Fair Work Act, VECTEA, CSA and Educational Services awards (or similar awards).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and assist staff through supported conversations.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and confidence working across multiple systems.
• A current Police Check, Employee Working With Children Check, and a valid drivers licence.
• Experience in early childhood education (Kindergarten or Long Day Care) is advantageous but not essential.

About Us

Shine Bright Early Years Management (EYM) is one of the regions leading not for profit, community based early childhood education providers. Guided by our vision?to be Victorias leading provider of early childhood education and care - we pursue excellence so that every child can reach their unique potential.

We are deeply committed to child safety and to fostering a supportive, caring and safe learning environment for every child. Our values - Integrity, Curiosity, Courage, Clarity, and Respect - shape who we are and how we work.

We Offer

• Be part of a values-driven, child safe organisation that makes a real difference.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative P&C team.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Applications close midnight 18/10/2026. Shine Bright will be actively interviewing for this position as applicants apply and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Shine Bright is a committed Child Safety Employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.