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

1. 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 current staff.
- Coordinate in-house training opportunities, workshops, and compliance modules.
- Maintain training records and support continuing professional development (CPD)

initiatives across teams.

3. 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.

4.



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.

5. 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

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

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