The Glennie School, located in Toowoomba, Queensland, is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5. The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.About the RoleReporting to the Principal, the People and Culture Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the School’s Human Resources function for all staff. This role provides expert guidance on human resource planning, recruitment and selection, induction, performance management, and workplace relations.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Line Managers to manage the delivery of timely and effective recruitment and selection processes for the appointment of staff to vacant positions.Advertise vacancies, assist with shortlisting, collation of applications, interview organisation and all correspondence to applicants.Handle employee grievances, conflicts, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions.Manage Workcover claims and incident reporting to Workcover, including facilitating Suitable Duties Plans and Rehabilitation/Return to Work plans as the Return to Work Coordinator.Provide advice on industrial relations matters, including the interpretation of enterprise awards and legislation, as well as dispute resolution.Provide advice on classification of staff levels and keep abreast of relevant changes to Enterprise Agreement, award conditions, legislation and industrial relations matters.Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreement and award entitlements, terms and conditions.Review and develop, where required, School policies relating to HR and IR matters for Senior Leadership and Council approval.Implement performance management systems.Coach and mentor Line Managers in the delivery and execution of performance related discussions.Ensure that legislative requirements are met regarding the records of employees, including benefits and leave entitlements.About youTo be successful in this role you will have 5+ years' experience as a HR generalist with strong business acumen and a dedicated ability to positively enable our people to be the best that they can be.You will need to have:Tertiary qualifications in human resources, management or related business disciplineWorking with Children Check (blue card)Demonstrated experience as a HR or P&C Advisor, with exposure to most facets of the employment life cycleAbility to work highly autonomously and as part of collaborative teamExceptional communication skills with a natural ability to build trusted working relations that enables influence amongst business leadersSolid knowledge and ability to interpret and provide advice regarding the application of the FWA, Enterprise Agreements, Policies and ProceduresKnowledge and capability of using the TASS system and Martian Logic or similar operating systems  Warm, friendly manner and an ability to build rapportAbility to multitask, meet deadlines and work as part of a teamCapacity to maintain confidentiality, show discretion and use initiative.Please address applications to The Principal. Applications close Wednesday 12 March 2025. AUD Toowoomba 4350

People and Culture Manager

The Glennie School, located in Toowoomba, Queensland, is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5. The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal, the People and Culture Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the School’s Human Resources function for all staff. This role provides expert guidance on human resource planning, recruitment and selection, induction, performance management, and workplace relations.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Line Managers to manage the delivery of timely and effective recruitment and selection processes for the appointment of staff to vacant positions.

  • Advertise vacancies, assist with shortlisting, collation of applications, interview organisation and all correspondence to applicants.

  • Handle employee grievances, conflicts, workplace investigations, and disciplinary actions.

  • Manage Workcover claims and incident reporting to Workcover, including facilitating Suitable Duties Plans and Rehabilitation/Return to Work plans as the Return to Work Coordinator.

  • Provide advice on industrial relations matters, including the interpretation of enterprise awards and legislation, as well as dispute resolution.

  • Provide advice on classification of staff levels and keep abreast of relevant changes to Enterprise Agreement, award conditions, legislation and industrial relations matters.

  • Interpret and apply Enterprise Agreement and award entitlements, terms and conditions.

  • Review and develop, where required, School policies relating to HR and IR matters for Senior Leadership and Council approval.

  • Implement performance management systems.

  • Coach and mentor Line Managers in the delivery and execution of performance related discussions.

  • Ensure that legislative requirements are met regarding the records of employees, including benefits and leave entitlements.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have 5+ years' experience as a HR generalist with strong business acumen and a dedicated ability to positively enable our people to be the best that they can be.

You will need to have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in human resources, management or related business discipline

  • Working with Children Check (blue card)

  • Demonstrated experience as a HR or P&C Advisor, with exposure to most facets of the employment life cycle

  • Ability to work highly autonomously and as part of collaborative team

  • Exceptional communication skills with a natural ability to build trusted working relations that enables influence amongst business leaders

  • Solid knowledge and ability to interpret and provide advice regarding the application of the FWA, Enterprise Agreements, Policies and Procedures

  • Knowledge and capability of using the TASS system and Martian Logic or similar operating systems  

  • Warm, friendly manner and an ability to build rapport

  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work as part of a team

  • Capacity to maintain confidentiality, show discretion and use initiative.

Please address applications to The Principal. Applications close Wednesday 12 March 2025.

  • Posted Date 26 Feb 2025
  • Location Toowoomba
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Human Resources & Recruitment
  • Job Type
  • Salary $88,196.00 - $114,721.00