About Oxanda Education

Oxanda Education is a growing education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning outcomes and supportive environments for the communities we serve. We're proud of the culture we've built - one that values collaboration, integrity, and genuine care for our people, from our frontline teams through to our head office. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a People & Culture Manager to help us manage the systems, processes, and team experience that will support us into our next chapter.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and hands-on People & Culture Manager to lead our Recruitment and Payroll functions, based out of our Biggera Waters office. Reporting to senior leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, pay, and support our people - overseeing two small but critical teams and ensuring our HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded HR qualified who enjoys both the strategic and operational sides of the role, and who's confident managing people, processes, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the Recruitment Officer, ensuring efficient, high-quality hiring processes across the organisation

- Oversee the experienced Payroll team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing

- Manage and optimise our HRIS platform(s), driving system efficiency, data integrity, and user adoption across the business

- Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, talent attraction, and people strategy

- Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, awards, and payroll regulations





- Drive continuous improvement of P&C; policies, procedures, and reporting

- Provide direct support to team members across recruitment and payroll

- Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations, payroll, or recruitment matters

About You

- Proven experience in a People & Culture, HR Manager, or similar leadership role

- Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing both recruitment and payroll functions

- Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems, including system administration, reporting, and process improvement

- Experience with Humanforce highly regarded

- Solid understanding of Australian employment legislation, awards, and payroll compliance

- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

- Highly organised, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational needs

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine passion for people and culture

What's on Offer

- Full-time, office-based role at our Biggera Waters office

- Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience

- The opportunity to shape and build P&C; function within a growing early childhood and education organisation

- A supportive, values-driven team culture

- Genuine opportunity for career growth and impact

How to Apply

If you're an experienced People & Culture professional ready to take ownership of recruitment and payroll within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply now and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

📌 People & Culture Manager (Biggera Waters)
🏢 Oxanda Education
📍 Biggera Waters