People & Culture Coordinator | St Kilda Road

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading co-educational independent schools. With over 3,400 students from Early Learning to Year 12 across three metropolitan campuses, outdoor education sites, and a Year 9 residential campus, the College provides a rich educational experience that values excellence, inclusivity, and holistic development.

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Coordinator to join our People & Culture team, working across our Melbourne campuses. This is a 1.0 FTE temporary position, commencing 16 February 2026 and concluding 20 November 2026. The role provides operational and administrative support to line managers and staff, contributing to the delivery of high-quality P&C services and ensuring compliance with College policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support to line managers and staff on recruitment, induction, employee lifecycle processes, leave, separations, and HRIS management.
• Help manage the College's e-recruitment system (Springboard) end-to-end, including advertisements, correspondence, and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining and monitor compliance records, including VIT registration, Working with Children Checks, Anaphylaxis, and Child Protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate staff records on the College's HRIS.
• Support P&C projects, service improvements, and operational initiatives.
• Demonstrate awareness of work health and safety requirements and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with child safety policies and actively promote the wellbeing of students.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in People & Culture / Human Resource Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a People & Culture / HR role, ideally in the education sector.
• Experience using HRIS, end-to-end recruitment systems, and learning management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Understanding of Modern Awards, OH&S, Workcover, and Return to Work strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service.
• Current Working with Children Check and National Police Certificate (essential).

Additional Information:

• This is a temporary full-time role across Wesley College campuses.
• Applications are accepted only via Seek or the Wesley College website.
• Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a full position description and to apply online.
• Applications close at 5:00pm on 7 December 2025.

Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a full position description and to apply online.

For further information, please contact People Services at people.services@wesleycollege.edu.au. Applications close at 5:00pm on 7 December 2025.

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. The position may close earlier should a suitable candidate be appointed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Wesley College is a child-safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children. All potential employees and volunteers must comply with the College's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, and undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.