About the role

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join our team on a full-time basis in Bendigo, VIC 3550. This is a strategic HR role that will play a vital part in supporting our organisation's growth and ensuring we maintain a positive, compliant, and engaged workforce. As a HR Advisor, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive human resources services across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and workplace development. This position is integral to fostering a supportive and professional workplace culture that reflects our Catholic values and commitment to excellence in early childhood education and care.

Key responsibilities

- Recruitment and selection: Managing full recruitment cycles including job advertising, screening applications, conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees

- Employee relations: Providing support and advice to staff and management on employment matters, grievance procedures, performance management and workplace conduct

- Compliance and policy: Ensuring the organisation adheres to relevant employment legislation, including Fair Work Act requirements, and maintaining up-to-date HR policies and procedures

- Training and development: Identifying learning and development needs, coordinating training programmes, and supporting staff capability and career progression

- Performance management: Supporting managers in implementing performance review processes and managing performance conversations

- Health, safety and wellbeing: Promoting workplace health and safety initiatives and supporting employee wellbeing programmes

- HR records and reporting: Maintaining accurate HR records, preparing management reports,



and ensuring data security and privacy compliance

- Strategic HR support: Providing advice to senior leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organisational development initiatives

What we're looking for

- Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent qualified HR experience

- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an HR generalist or HR advisory role

- Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, including the Fair Work Act and relevant award conditions

- Demonstrated experience in recruitment and selection processes, including candidate management and onboarding

- Proficiency in employee relations, including conflict resolution and performance management support

- Experience with payroll processes and leave management systems

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff at all levels

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

- Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications

- Understanding of early childhood education and care sector considerations is highly desirable

- A commitment to Catholic values and the mission of Catholic education

- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance

What we offer





Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care is committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our team members. We offer:

- Competitive salary and conditions

- Professional development opportunities

- A supportive and cooperative working environment with strong team values

- Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance

- Access to employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

- The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organisation making a meaningful difference in children's lives and families' wellbeing

About us

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care is a leading provider of quality early childhood services in the Sandhurst Diocese. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and education that nurtures children's development, supports families, and reflects Catholic values of compassion, respect, and community. Our organisation is dedicated to creating inclusive, safe and engaging environments where children thrive and staff are valued and supported. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of professional practice, continuous improvement, and a workplace culture that embodies integrity, collaboration and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of all members of our community.

Apply now

If you are an experienced HR professional seeking a meaningful role in the early childhood education sector, we would welcome your application. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and key selection criteria as found in the position description https://scecec.org.au/career to ••••@ceosand.catholic.edu.au

📌 Human Resources Advisor (Bendigo)
🏢 Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care
📍 Bendigo