Role Description

Loading: Part time (0.4 FTE), with flexibility to adjust specific hours for the right person.

Reports to: General Manager

Works closely with: Finance Manager, HHC Principal, LLC Headmaster and Registrar

Work Eligibility: Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours

About PARED Victoria: A personal initiative of parents and educators, PARED Victoria was set up to operate schools and other educational projects which assist parents in their task as the primary educators of their children. Built on the belief that both home and school are the key learning environments of every child, a united purpose between parents and teachers is the basis for our schools.

PARED Victoria Schools offer a personalised system of education, seeking to integrate the pursuit of academic excellence with an education in human virtues. Offering a solid and deep foundation in the Catholic faith, PARED Victoria schools develop leaders of integrity who will contribute to family and society. Staff formation is a key element of personal and professional development at PARED Victoria.

About the role

PARED Victoria operates two schools: Harkaway Hills College (commenced 2016) and Lysterfield Lake College (commenced 2022). Our schools have now grown to approximately 470 students and 80 staff, and will continue to expand into the foreseeable future. The HR and Payroll Officer will be an important addition to our team – helping with current work demand and setting us up for future success.

Personal Attributes

• Previous experience in a similar role or within a school environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated & proactive.
• Excellent communication, problem solving & presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Pleasant nature, someone who will promote the school at all levels.
• Must be flexible and have the confidence to be able to adapt along with the schools growth
• Possess common sense, strong personal responsibility, and inventiveness.
• Excellent time-keeper, sickness record and trustworthiness
• Conscientious, hardworking and diligent attitude
• High computer literacy with all MS Office products, Xero and banking portals
• Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) & Police Check is required.

Duties

• Complete monthly payroll for all employees
• Prepare HR related documentation, including duty statements & calculations of salary & time fractions.
• Manage staff leave requests & absences (including queries, register, approval process).
• Coordinate HR database (upkeep of database including current & new staff, uploading of documents, entry of personal details & role changes).
• Develop and ensure recruitment, selection, and induction processes are professional and efficient.
• Oversight of end-to-end recruitment (including advertising, screening, reference checks, employment contracts, onboarding & induction)
• Oversee aspects of compliance and reporting (VIT, Working with Children Check, Visa’s, Director ID’s etc.)
• Assist in change management and contribute to HR policies and processes.
• Respond to enquiries and provide generalist HR advice to staff & managers (in consultation with ISV as required).
• Assistance with Accounts Payable entry if required
• General Administration Tasks

Application Instructions

Please address your application to Leon Holewa, General Manager of PARED Victoria, via [email protected] and fill in the questionnaire at the link below:

https://forms.office.com/r/zhHmK9vu05

All applications must include a cover letter, a resume with at least two references, and a completed online questionnaire response. Applications close on 11 April 2025. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.