People and Culture Manager (Generalist)

Full time position (not term time)

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School (TSS) has been established for 122 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care, and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment.

The School now has an opportunity for an experienced generalist Human Resources professional (minimum 10 years of generalist experience) to join The Southport School commencing in August. This is a role that is truly generalist in nature and supports an incredibly diverse and vibrant community of educators, school leaders, and corporate (non-teaching) team members from Preschool to Senior School, Property and Administration, Boarding and Health and Wellbeing. We are school of 250 amazing permanent and part time staff with our relief and coaching numbers greater during term time to support our broad co-curricular offerings. This role is responsible for:

• End to end recruitment and selection – engaging all mandatory requirements of screening and compliance requirements required in Anglican Education and Early Childhood Services.
  
• Employee Relations: handling employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions a s well as promote positive relationships, address concerns, and maintain a healthy work environment.
  
• Training and Development: identify training needs, design development programs, and facilitate employee training sessions.
  
• Performance Management: guiding and deploying performance management systems, including performance appraisals, probationary reviews, as well as undertaking workplace investigations and disciplinary processes as and when required.
  
• Compensation and Benefits: ensuring employee remuneration is aligned and compliant with the QLD Anglican Schools EBA and any other industrial instruments of the day.
  
• Policy Development and Compliance: interpreting the EBA and deployment of employment laws, ensure compliance, and educate employees and school leaders on policies to maintain a safe and inclusive work environment.
  
• Workplace Health and Safety: investigate and process injury claims, support employee recovery and act as a return-to-work coordinator.
  

To be considered for this role, it is expected that candidates should be able to articulate and demonstrate:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with employees at all levels of the organisation.
  
• The ability to listen actively and empathetically coupled with the ability to effectively address concerns and provide guidance to the community.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills which are crucial for resolving conflict and assisting with supporting the TSS values and the strategic direction of the School.
  
• A comprehensive understanding of employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a growth mindset are necessary to navigate organisational changes and promote a positive work culture.
• Ethical conduct, confidentiality, and the ability to maintain discretion are vital for handling sensitive employee information and maintaining trust within the organisation.
  

Experience operating in an educational setting is beneficial though not essential – though experience working in a large organisation and supporting diverse and unique employee groups is essential. All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Anglican Code of Conduct and stated values and Anglican Ethos of the School. Candidates must hold a valid bluecard, be able provide a recent criminal history check certificate. Candidates must have degree level qualifications majoring in the field of Human Resources.

Applications will close on Monday 31st July at 8.00am. Applications must be submitted online, and candidates may be contacted and appointed prior to the closing date – so apply now, don’t wait! Please visit our website and ‘employment’ page under the ‘discovery’ tab to learn more about working at TSS!