AGILE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY

Stage School Australia is one of Australia's largest performing arts organisations, specialising in providing training for young people aged 4 to 18 years. With 40 years of legacy, 30 venues across Melbourne and Brisbane, over 6,000 students, and a faculty of 200 , Stage School Australia is the industry leader in its field.

Our programs include singing, dancing and acting classes, performance opportunities, workshops and events designed to inspire creativity and confidence in young people.

This role is primarily based at our Head Office in Coburg and forms an integral part of the team enabling the delivery of our programs across Victoria and Queensland.

Stage School Australia is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused HR Coordinator to join our HR team in Coburg!

We are currently seeking a professional with approximately 2-3 years of experience in generalist HR to work in a part-time role (3 days a week - Mon, Tues and Fri/salary pro-rata) across two head office sites in Coburg and Coburg North and to visit other sites as required across Melbourne and Brisbane.

Despite being a generalist HR role with the opportunity to work across all areas of HR, the role is heavily compliance oriented. So, if you are experienced with the fundamentals of Child Safety in Australia as well as Workplace Health and Safety and the learning and development supporting these areas, this experience will serve you well in this role and be highly desired from our recruitment panel.

This role is responsible for maintaining practical, consistent and well-documented approaches to child safety, workplace health and safety, incident management, risk assessment, first aid readiness and compliance training and all other general HR matters and activities under the guidance and direction of the Director of Human Resources. The role coordinates records, follows up actions and day-to-day compliance administration, while escalating material concerns and decisions to the Director of Human Resources.





This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied and fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service, and wants to be part of an organisation that positively impacts thousands of young people each year.

We are specifically looking for applicants with the following experience:

•Experience in compliance administration, child safety, WHS, risk (highly desired).

•At least 2 years experience in Learning and Development and General HR coordination .

•Experience using HR systems - including driving improvements such as using automation, implementing AI tools and processes.

•Experience in creating and updating policies and procedures.

•Experience in being part of the recruitment process.

•Experience maintaining sensitive records, registers and action trackers.

•Appropriate approach to discretion, Understanding of confidentiality, procedural fairness and appropriate escalation.

•Experience in a child-related, education, performing arts or multi-site environment is desirable.

The successful applicant will also have:

•Exceptional customer service skills and a positive, solutions-focused attitude, be really making sure to creative positive relationships with other team members.

•Willingness and drive to embrace learning and development within the role, including taking on new responsibilities.

- Professional approach to the workplace and all HR related matters, you demonstrate EQ and discretion well.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, where you deliver on what you promise.
- Strong written communication and attention to detail, what you present is accurate and meaningful.




- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, where you can discuss and understand then go away and work on a task or problem productively.
- A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one)

Why Join Stage School Australia?

- Creative & Dynamic Environment – Be part of a team where your work makes a real difference to thousands of young performers and their families.
- Purpose-Driven Culture – Guided by our values of Excellence, Growth, Fun, and Opportunity, we empower our staff to be inspired, supported, and to thrive.
- Inclusive & Supportive Workplace – We embrace diversity, celebrate difference, and create a professional environment where people can be themselves.
- Wellbeing Support – Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.

Child Safety Commitment:

All children who come to Stage School Australia have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care is always our first priority and we have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect, and harm or risk of harm. We aim to create a child safe and child-friendly environment where children feel safe and have fun while enjoying learning the performing arts.

All allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our policies and procedures.

We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about HR, you want to learn and develop in your career in HR and work in a genuinely enjoyable and dynamic environment focused on growth then this is the place for you!.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.

📌 Human Resources Coordinator (Coburg)
🏢 Stage School Australia
📍 Coburg