Job Description
Role Description/Criteria
Newly created role – opportunity for development and growth!
Fixed Term until the end of Term 1, 2027 with potential to extend
Part time, 4 days per week (0.8FTE)
7 weeks of leave during school holidays
Free onsite parking
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Sacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic, high performing school community with strong traditions, a rich history and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. The Sacred Heart Way is identified through actions that uphold and advance Catherine McAuley’s vision of the lived Gospel, which is at the heart of our community.
Strategy 2021 and Beyond articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured and who strive for excellence.
THE POSITION
The People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations) is a key member of the People and Culture Team, partnering closely with leaders to support the effective management of employee performance, conduct and workplace matters.
This role provides both advisory and hands-on support across a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, return to work coordination and industrial compliance.
You will play a key role in building leader capability, supporting early intervention, and embedding consistent, best practice approaches across the College. The role contributes to a safe, respectful and high-performing workplace culture, aligned with College values and expectations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing advice and support to leaders on performance, conduct, grievances and workplace concerns
Supporting and guiding leaders through performance and improvement processes
Leading workplace investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and equitable outcomes
Coaching leaders to build confidence and capability in managing people matters
Supporting the consistent application of policies, procedures and industrial frameworks
Coordinating return to work processes and supporting WorkCover claims management
Identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement of People and Culture practices
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field
Experience in employee relations, including performance management, conduct matters or investigations
Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and relevant employment legislation
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders
Well-developed communication skills and sound professional judgement
High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive matters
Commitment to working within and positively contributing to a values-based organisation
Desirable:
Experience within an education setting or familiarity with CEMEA (2022)
Experience in learning and development or facilitation
Professional membership (e.g. AHRI)
this position requires a current:
Police Check
Working with Children Check
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must include:
a cover letter, and
a resume
and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.
Candidates viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the College website to access the position description and attachments.
Please note, applications sent directly to a member of the College will not be accepted.
While the College appreciates agencies may have suitable candidates for this position, we are unable to accept agency resumés.
Applications close 9:00am Friday 8 May or until filled.
Application Procedures
https://external-jobboard.myrecruitmentplus.com/?recruiterId=5204
Details:
Address: Retreat Road
Newtown
Phone: 5221 4211
Website: https://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Miss Anna Negro
Enquiries: principal@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Applications Close: 08/05/2026
Position: Catholic Education Staff
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Part-time
2026 People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations).docx.pdf
Newly created role – opportunity for development and growth!
Fixed Term until the end of Term 1, 2027 with potential to extend
Part time, 4 days per week (0.8FTE)
7 weeks of leave during school holidays
Free onsite parking
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Sacred Heart College is a proud, dynamic, high performing school community with strong traditions, a rich history and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. The Sacred Heart Way is identified through actions that uphold and advance Catherine McAuley’s vision of the lived Gospel, which is at the heart of our community.
Strategy 2021 and Beyond articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured and who strive for excellence.
THE POSITION
The People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations) is a key member of the People and Culture Team, partnering closely with leaders to support the effective management of employee performance, conduct and workplace matters.
This role provides both advisory and hands-on support across a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, return to work coordination and industrial compliance.
You will play a key role in building leader capability, supporting early intervention, and embedding consistent, best practice approaches across the College. The role contributes to a safe, respectful and high-performing workplace culture, aligned with College values and expectations.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing advice and support to leaders on performance, conduct, grievances and workplace concerns
Supporting and guiding leaders through performance and improvement processes
Leading workplace investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and equitable outcomes
Coaching leaders to build confidence and capability in managing people matters
Supporting the consistent application of policies, procedures and industrial frameworks
Coordinating return to work processes and supporting WorkCover claims management
Identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement of People and Culture practices
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related field
Experience in employee relations, including performance management, conduct matters or investigations
Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act and relevant employment legislation
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders
Well-developed communication skills and sound professional judgement
High level of discretion and ability to manage sensitive matters
Commitment to working within and positively contributing to a values-based organisation
Desirable:
Experience within an education setting or familiarity with CEMEA (2022)
Experience in learning and development or facilitation
Professional membership (e.g. AHRI)
this position requires a current:
Police Check
Working with Children Check
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must include:
a cover letter, and
a resume
and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.
Candidates viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the College website to access the position description and attachments.
Please note, applications sent directly to a member of the College will not be accepted.
While the College appreciates agencies may have suitable candidates for this position, we are unable to accept agency resumés.
Applications close 9:00am Friday 8 May or until filled.
Application Procedures
https://external-jobboard.myrecruitmentplus.com/?recruiterId=5204
Details:
Address: Retreat Road
Newtown
Phone: 5221 4211
Website: https://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Miss Anna Negro
Enquiries: principal@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au
Applications Close: 08/05/2026
Position: Catholic Education Staff
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Part-time
2026 People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations).docx.pdf
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The People and Culture Partner (Employee Relations) position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Newtown offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
