Gippsland Grammar provides an outstanding contemporary, holistic education where our community has a shared understanding of what we learn, how we learn and who we teach. Our School culture is centred around our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect and develops people of character who act with integrity and wisdom.

Gippsland Grammar is seeking a proactive and experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and manage the School’s HR function. This role is responsible for fostering a positive staff culture, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and supporting the strategic direction of the School.

About the Role

The Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR systems. Working closely with the Leadership Team and Business Manager, the successful candidate will provide expert advice, drive HR initiatives, and contribute to the development of a high-performing and engaged workforce.

This role is integral to maintaining a supportive and professional work environment aligned with Gippsland Grammar’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Leadership

• Provide expert HR advice and support to School leaders.
• Align staffing structures with the School’s strategic goals.
• Lead HR compliance, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support enterprise bargaining and manage relationships with unions and staff committees.

Culture & Staff Development

• Promote a positive and inclusive staff culture.
• Coach and support managers in effective people leadership.
• Facilitate organisational change and staff engagement strategies.
• Lead performance and conduct management processes.

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain HR systems, databases, and reporting tools.
• Oversee HR budgets, contracts, and visa requirements.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., WGEA, ABS).

Employee Relations

• Provide timely and accurate advice on employment law and industrial instruments.
• Resolve workplace grievances through mediation and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and HR risk management.

About You

You are a confident and capable HR professional with a strong generalist background and a passion for building positive workplace culture. You bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and a collaborative approach to leadership.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in HR leadership, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• High-level organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related field.

Why Join Gippsland Grammar?

• A values-driven and inclusive school community.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful HR initiatives.
• Beautiful regional setting with strong community connections.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Applications close on Sunday 12 October 2025

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities for our vacant positions, please view the position description on our careers page

http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

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Gippsland Grammar is a child safe environment. Every child has a right to be safe, and at the School, we take a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that jeopardise student safety (including child abuse and reportable conduct). As such, preferred applicants will be subject to child protection screening, background and reference checks, verification of identity checks and must adhere to the School’s child safe practices, as outlined in the Student Protection Program policies on the School’s website.

Applications must include:

1. A one page covering letter that states why you are applying for the role and how you can contribute to our School.
2. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal and contact details, qualifications, relevant work history (including dates/period of employment and summary of duties and responsibilities), education and professional memberships (maximum three pages).
3. Names and contact numbers of three referees from recent and current employment, including leadership. (reference checks will only be conducted for successful candidates).

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lee Nethercote, Business Manager, on 5143 6388, quoting Ref No. 1252076.

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