Saint Ignatius' College Adelaide is a leading Catholic, co-educational, day school established by the Jesuits and inspired by the Ignatian charism of intellectual rigour, character, and service. Built on the vision of Saint Ignatius, our educational community seeks to form young people who strive for a hope-filled future, shaping the world for the better.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly organised and people-focused qualified to join our People & Culture team in a role that sits at the heart of the employee experience. Working across the full employee lifecycle, the People & Culture Coordinator will build positive relationships with staff and leaders, provide responsive and trusted support, and help ensure our people practices are delivered with professionalism, care and attention to detail. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values meaningful relationships and takes pride in providing an exceptional level of service.

To support a thorough induction and transition into the role, the successful candidate will initially be based at our Athelstone campus. Over time, and as familiarity with the role develops, the position is expected to transition to Norwood campus as its primary work location.

About you

You are a highly organised and capable professional who thrives in a busy, operational environment. Agile and responsive, you confidently manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and maintain a high level of accuracy, discretion and professionalism. You communicate effectively, build productive working relationships and take pride in delivering responsive, high-quality support.



Experience within the education or Catholic education sector would be advantageous, although it is not essential. Working 30 hours per week across 43 weeks of the year, this role offers an attractive opportunity to combine meaningful professional work with flexibility and balance.

About us

Our approach draws on the best of traditional, tried and tested learning methods while remaining adaptive, cutting-edge, and deeply reflective. We are eager to welcome staff who embody enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and a profound understanding of the Catholic ethos.

Proudly a 5-Star Employer of Choice. Recognised by The Educator in 2025 for our exceptional culture and commitment to excellence.

What we offer

- A values driven workplace grounded in Jesuit ethos and traditions
- Generous staff discount on school fees
- Professional and Leadership Development opportunities
- Staff Wellbeing Program including a Wellbeing Day provision, and dedicated day of activities
- A supportive, collegial school community that values teamwork and contribution

Application process:

All applications are to be lodged via the College website. For more information on the position and application process, please visit the College website: https://ignatius.sa.edu.au

The closing date for applications will be 9:00am Monday, 19 October 2026.

Late applications cannot be accepted. Saint Ignatius' College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Saint Ignatius’ College is an equal prospect employer and embraces diversity in its community.

📌 People & Culture Coordinator (Athelstone)
🏢 Saint Ignatius' College
📍 Athelstone