People and Culture Manager

Faith Lutheran College; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Lutheran College Plainland is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable People and Culture Manager to support the Senior Leadership Team. This role provides practical advice to the Principal, COO and Senior Leadership Team, and supports line managers on people-related matters across the College.

Located in the Lockyer Valley, Faith Lutheran College Plainland is a leader in the community and is committed to transforming education and supporting Christian staff with a heart for ministry.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation (Fair Work Act 2009) and ability to interpret/apply an enterprise agreement.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership and sound judgement across all staff levels.
• Strong administration skills and ability to work autonomously with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support Christian ethos of the College.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice to the Principal, COO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and induction; keep position descriptions current.
• Draft employment documentation compliant with Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement and legislation.
• Oversee Blue Card and QCT registration compliance, mandatory training, staff reviews and performance management.
• Act as Workplace Rehabilitation Officer; manage return to work programs and WorkCover Queensland claims.
• Support staff wellbeing initiatives and coordinate grievance processes; assist workplace investigations.
• Support Principal on matters under the Queensland Reportable Conduct Scheme and child safety training.
• Lead identification/manage psychosocial workplace risks with SLT and WHS Committee.
• Drive continuous improvement of People and Culture processes and workforce planning.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business or HR

Job description

Faith Lutheran College Plainland is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable People and Culture Manager to support the College’s Senior Leadership Team. This role provides practical advice to the Principal, COO and Senior Leadership Team, and supports line managers on people-related matters across the College.

At Faith, we are dedicated to transforming education beyond the traditional model of schooling. Our mission is to empower and support our educators to embrace new ways of teaching and learning. As the People and Culture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in this transformation. You will help attract and develop quality Christian staff with a heart for ministry, and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture where every staff member can thrive and flourish in their work and life.

Located in the beautiful Lockyer Valley, Faith Lutheran College is a leader in the community. With a forward-thinking and supportive leadership team, we are committed to expanding our impact and influence within the educational landscape of the Ipswich/Lockyer Valley region.

About the Role

As a key member of the College’s operations team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle. This runs from recruitment, onboarding and induction through to learning and development, performance management and employee relations. Key responsibilities include:

Providing strategic advice to the Principal, COO and Senior Leadership Team, and supporting line managers on people-related matters

Managing recruitment, onboarding and induction, and keeping position descriptions current

Drafting employment documentation that complies with the Queensland Lutheran Schools Single Enterprise Agreement and relevant legislation

Overseeing Blue Card and QCT registration compliance, mandatory training, and the staff review and performance management processes

Acting as the College’s Workplace Rehabilitation Officer, including suitable duties programs, return to work meetings and WorkCover Queensland claims

Support and lead staff wellbeing initiatives

Acting as Complaint Coordinator, managing grievance processes and supporting workplace investigations with procedural fairness

Supporting the Principal on matters arising under the Queensland Reportable Conduct Scheme, and supporting the College’s child safe obligations and staff child safety training

Leading the identification and management of workplace psychosocial risks with the Senior Leadership Team and WHS Committee

Driving continuous improvement of People and Culture processes, and contributing to workforce and project planning

About You

Tertiary qualification in Business, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in a human resources role

Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR role, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management

Working knowledge of employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009, and the ability to interpret and apply an enterprise agreement

Demonstrated initiative, leadership and sound judgement when dealing with people at all levels

Strong administration skills, with the ability to work autonomously and with a high level of efficiency and accuracy

Exceptional attention to detail, with proven ability to draft accurate employee documentation, policies and procedures

Highly proficient ICT skills across several platforms, including Microsoft Office

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion

Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and respond rapidly to change

A commitment to quality standards and ongoing professional development

Ability to work collaboratively and to support the Christian ethos of the College

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or the ability to obtain one

Highly regarded

HR experience in an education setting, ideally an independent or faith-based school

Experience as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator, including knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld)

Experience managing complaints and grievances and conducting or supporting workplace investigations

Knowledge of child safety frameworks, including the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) and the Queensland Reportable Conduct Scheme

Experience with TASS and other HR information and payroll systems

Child Safe Organisation

Faith Lutheran College is a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.