About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

About the Role

Due to an internal secondment, we are looking for a HR Administration Officer. You will have the responsibility to deliver expectational customer service to our school leaders and employees within Catholic Schools Broken Bay. This is a temporary, full-time role to commence 27 October 2025 and conclude 30 October 2026.

This role supports the effective delivery of key HR operations, including comprehensive pre-employment checks (such as the Working with Children Check and Teacher Accreditation), contract preparation and management, and onboarding processes. It also requires the accurate and timely entry of data into the HRIS system.

A strong focus on detail is essential, as the role involves managing a high volume of data entry, validation, and contract-related administrative tasks on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the first level contact (i.e. triage officer) for the resolution of all requests and queries

Administer contracts of employment, maintain HR records and ensures data processed into our HRIS system is accurate

Manage onboarding procedures for school and central office staff

Ensure accurate and efficient processing of all new hires and changes to existing employment arrangements in the system

Provide accurate, timely and quality advice, information and guidance to leaders and staff

Ensures all new appointment and employment adjustments satisfy legislative or organisational policy requirements

Provide high quality advice whilst remaining responsive to the client needs OR escalate matters to senior leaders

Analyse issues, metrics and trends to identify and manage risk and/or recommend actions

Monitors and maintains the teacher and school support staff casual resource pool

A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety

Essential Criteria

Minimum 2+ years of HR Administration experience

Completed or working towards an HR qualification e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, AHRI certification

Supportive of the Catholic ethos and values

Quick learner with a pro-active mindset

Keen eye for detail ensuring quality in all aspects of work

Process-orientated individual with strong organisational skills

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while ensuring consistency and accuracy across all tasks

Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and maintaining positive relationships

Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines

Display a friendly and professional demeanour with excellent written & verbal communications skills

Solid skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits of Working with Us

An attractive salary on offer, generous leave entitlements, onsite parking or public transport within close proximity and the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week.

Application Process

Applications should include:

A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the essential criteria listed above; and

A current resume

Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday 7 October 2025

We will be reviewing applications and interviewing as soon as possible.

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.