Human Resources Officer

· Location: Sydney, NSW (On-site)

· Employment Type: Full-time

· Sector: Higher Education

· Reports To: Senior Leadership

About TOP Education Group Ltd

At TOP, we are committed to providing high-quality, career-focused tertiary education to domestic and international students. As a progressive higher education institution, we pride ourselves on academic excellence, strong industry connections, and an innovative, student-centred learning environment.

The Role

We are seeking an operational, detail-oriented HR Officer to join our busy People and Culture team. Supporting general institutional operations and specialized academic faculties, this role manages the day-to-day employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to compliance, training coordination, and workplace health and safety.

This role suits a generalist HR professional with a strong grounding in Australian employment compliance, Fair Work legislation, and employee relations support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

· Manage end-to-end recruitment across academic and skilled positions, including job postings, shortlisting, interviewing, and selection.

· Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive induction and onboarding programs for new staff.

- Learning, Development & Training

· Coordinate in-house training opportunities, workshops, and compliance modules.

· Maintain training records and support continuing professional development (CPD)

initiatives across teams.

- HR Compliance, Policy & Records

· Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date staff personnel files in accordance with privacy laws and record-keeping standards.

· Monitor federal and state employment legislation (including Fair Work and WHS acts) and assist with updating institutional HR policies and procedures.

· Ensure workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance,



including maintaining first aid kits, risk monitoring, and incident reporting.

- Performance, Employee Relations & Support

· Support managers through probation check-ins, performance reviews, and workforce planning.

· Provide preliminary guidance and support on employee relations matters, investigations, and general policy inquiries.

- Internal Communications & Culture

· Draft and distribute regular staff newsletters and internal communications.

· Organize employee events and initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive work environment.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience:

· Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or Business, or an equivalent combination of relevant industry experience and education.

· Demonstrated generalist HR experience, ideally within the Australian Higher Education sector

Skills & Core Competencies:

· Employment Legislation: Strong practical understanding of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, WHS requirements, and Australian HR compliance standards.

· Recruitment & Administration: Proven ability to manage full-lifecycle recruitment and maintain meticulous recordkeeping across personnel files.

· Communication & Engagement: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with experience drafting staff newsletters and policy updates.

· Problem Solving: Experience supporting managers with initial employee relations queries and performance management processes.

What We Offer

· Competitive salary package.

· Collaborative, culturally diverse, and supportive team environment.

· Modern workplace facilities designed for collaboration and innovation

How to Apply

Please submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter (1-page long) addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

TOP is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all staff and students.

📌 Human Resources Officer – Sydney
🏢 Top Education Group
📍 Sydney