Human Resources Advisor

Arethusa College is an independent, co‑educational school catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Arethusa College provides an alternative approach to education for students where previous schooling in a mainstream setting has not been successful due to social, emotional, physical, educational, familial, or situational difficulties. The College believes that engagement in education has the potential to empower marginalised students. Arethusa’s holistic programs aim to re‑engage and support students who are experiencing a wide range of risks, challenges, and difficulties, aiming to establish a pathway to their employment. By providing flexible learning environments, with targeted and diverse curriculum programs, Arethusa College strives to support and develop its students, both physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and academically. All programs are underpinned by elements of quality pedagogy, targeted literacy, and numeracy development, 21st Century skills, design thinking and the development of responsible, global citizenship. Arethusa College offers students a ‘fresh start’ and an alternative approach to education, seeking to develop each student’s core knowledge and skills; as well as guiding them to develop and achieve both personal and career goals. The College provides supportive and educational programs to assist students’ social, emotional, and physical health. Mission Arethusa College is one school with many campuses that exist to reconnect disengaged students, by creating alternative educational communities that facilitate, ‘Real Connections’, ‘Real Learning’ & ‘Real Futures’. Values Arethusa College is committed to creating a culture where we in practical ways ‘Believe in our students’, ‘Where we Expect of them’ and ‘Where we Celebrate with them’. The Role The Human Resources Advisor is responsible for providing support to the Head of Human Resources in the various Human Resource functions, including investigations, return to work coordination, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee advice. This is a busy, challenging and demanding position that is people and service focussed. It requires the person to be able to think on their feet and be flexible due to the nature of the school environment. It requires the person to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff, including Executive Team, Principals and campus staff. The Human Resources Advisor reports directly to the Head of Human Resources. Key Responsibilities Provide support to the Head of Human Resources Lead and conduct workplace investigations in collaboration with Principals. Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, candidate screening and interviewing. Provide guidance and support to Principals and employees for HR‑related issues. Build strong, collaborative relationships with employees. Support the implementation of HRIS system. Support staff with special needs ensuring effective support systems are in place. Present staff onboarding to large groups. Maintain HR systems, records and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Assist and provide support with Rehabilitation and Return‑to‑Work coordination and Workcover claims. Continuously review processes across HR, identifying opportunities for improvement. Travel across campuses on a regular basis. Monitoring of blue cards/Queensland College of Teachers Registration Monitor and maintain expiry dates and details of blue cards/QCT registrations for staff, volunteers, and student placements through the database. Volunteers/student placements Co‑ordinate with Principals for new volunteer & student placements Process completed volunteer/student placement paperwork and liaise with Head of Campus when all paperwork has been processed. Monitor and update volunteer Working with Childre (Blue Cards). General Duties Work collaboratively as part of the HR team. Follow policies and procedures. Attend staff professional development and staff devotions where applicable. Strong attention to detail The successful applicant will demonstrate Demonstrated experience in a similar HR advisory role, ideally within the education sector. Minimum of 5 years HR experience working in a fast pace and often demanding environment. Experience with injury management and return‑to‑work coordination Strong investigation and reporting skills and experience Solid understanding of Fair Work Act, awards and other relevant legislation Ability to use initiative and apply sound judgement. Experience working with individuals with special needs an advantage. Experience with Humanforce (HRIS) an advantage Experience in conducting presentations to diverse, large‑scale audiences. Moderate computing skills including MS Office Confidence in building relationships with staff across Campuses Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Excellent written and oral communication skills Well‑developed organisational skills Ability to exercise discretion and sensitivity with confidential issues. Ability to manage competing deadlines. A calm manner under pressure High standard of personal presentation Be flexible and adaptable to change. The successful application will have Completed a qualification in Human Resources A current Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card) Open Driver’s Licence Include a copy of a paid Blue Card (Working with Children), detailed resume and cover letter with your application. 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