HR work that genuinely makes a difference to people and culture

No two days are the same and every day matters

A workplace unlike any other - Korowa is a community, not just a workplace

About the opportunity

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is looking for an enthusiastic and people-focused People & Culture Manager to join our P&C; team. In this hands‑on generalist role, you’ll partner closely with a designated group of leaders and teams across the school, serving as their dedicated People & Culture contact — building trusted relationships, understanding their needs and delivering tailored HR support that enables teams to perform at their best. You’ll provide practical HR advice, coach people leaders through complex matters and drive initiatives that make Korowa a great place to work. If you thrive on building genuine relationships and love finding smarter ways of doing things — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do

Partner with leaders across the school within a designated portfolio to provide timely, practical and well-considered HR advice across the full employee lifecycle

Coach and support people leaders through employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, workplace behaviours and difficult conversations

Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes

Support the administration and continuous improvement of our HR systems, policies and procedures

Coordinate culture and engagement survey processes and support leaders to translate insights into action

Drive efficiencies by identifying and implementing improvements to HR processes, documentation and systems

Contribute to People & Culture projects and strategic initiatives

Ensure compliance across working with children checks, VIT registrations, visas and child safe standards

What we’re looking for

Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR advisory or HR business partnering role

Strong employee relations experience — you know how to manage sensitive matters with discretion, fairness and sound judgement

A natural coach who builds trust with people leaders quickly and helps them navigate difficult conversations constructively

A genuine passion for process improvement and finding efficiencies — you don’t accept "that’s how we’ve always done it"

Hands on experience across the annual people cycle, including development plans,



culture surveys and people initiatives that drive engagement and a positive workplace culture

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident working autonomously and managing competing priorities

A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field

Experience with HRIS systems (experience with Synergetic is an advantage)

Be part of a warm, collaborative and values‑driven team

5 weeks annual leave, 13% superannuation and additional leave entitlements

Access to outstanding facilities, onsite parking and easy access to public transport

A beautiful school campus in Glen Iris with a supportive and inclusive community

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and career development opportunities

The opportunity to do work that genuinely matters — supporting the people who shape the next generation of young women

For more than 135 years, Korowa Anglican Girls' School has been a leader in girls' education in Melbourne, combining a proud heritage with a future‑focused vision.

Guided by our motto Palma, Non Sine Pulvere — "no reward without effort" — Korowa is committed to excellence in learning, teaching and leadership. We are a school where every student is known and valued, and where high expectations are matched by genuine care.

Renowned for academic excellence and a breadth of opportunities, Korowa offers a nurturing and inclusive environment from Early Learning through to Year 12. Our students are empowered to thrive, lead and contribute meaningfully in a rapidly changing world.

Our values — Courage, Curiosity and Integrity — are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people, foster a collaborative and high‑performing culture and are proud to be an employer of choice in education.

Education, Training & Career development

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is one of Victoria's top independent schools and has been at the forefront of girls' education since 1890. Our Early Learning Centre welcomes 3 & 4 year old girls and boys,



then from Prep - Year 12 we offer a specialised all-girls' environment.

A strong focus on the individual student

At Korowa, every staff member knows every student and they encourage them to pursue their own unique interests, talents and ambitions - wherever they may lie.

An outstanding record of success

Korowa is renowned for our long history of academic excellence. Our NAPLAN and VCE scores consistently placing us in the top tier of schools across the state. Our students' achievements span Sport, Music, Art, Science, Literature and many more.

We offer small class sizes so that every student can receive the support they need and build positive relationships with their teachers.

Flexible learning styles and curriculum

We cater for a range of learning styles and offer a broad curriculum to ensure that the individual needs of every student are met. Teaching is student‑centred, drawing on the natural curiosity and interests of students to engage them in the learning process.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

Korowa Anglican Girls' School is one of Victoria's top independent schools and has been at the forefront of girls' education since 1890. Our Early Learning Centre welcomes 3 & 4 year old girls and boys, then from Prep - Year 12 we offer a specialised all-girls' environment.

A strong focus on the individual student

At Korowa, every staff member knows every student and they encourage them to pursue their own unique interests, talents and ambitions - wherever they may lie.

An outstanding record of success

Korowa is renowned for our long history of academic excellence. Our NAPLAN and VCE scores consistently placing us in the top tier of schools across the state. Our students' achievements span Sport, Music, Art, Science, Literature and many more.

We offer small class sizes so that every student can receive the support they need and build positive relationships with their teachers.

Versatile learning styles and curriculum

We cater for a range of learning styles and offer a broad curriculum to ensure that the individual needs of every student are met. Teaching is student‑centred, drawing on the natural curiosity and interests of students to engage them in the learning process.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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📌 People & Culture Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Korowa Anglican Girls' School
📍 Melbourne