About us:
Coolum State High School is a co-educational school which was established in 1985 and has grown steadily to the current enrolment of approximately 1618 students.
Coolum State High School is a friendly community school which embraces the underlying culture of care, respect and excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum and co and extra curricula activities from Years 7 to 12.
The school is located in the Sunshine Coast Region midway between the Maroochy and Noosa Rivers. It is situated 3 kilometres north of the Coolum Beach township in an idyllic setting, bordered on three sides by national park and is in close proximity to the beach. The school enrolment catchment includes not only the Coolum Beach community but south to Marcoola, north to Marcus Beach and the communities west to Yandina Creek and Verrierdale.
Your opportunity: * Oversee and coordinate human resource administration processes and procedures to provide an effective and efficient human resources service for the school * Provide operational advice and support to the school on a diverse range of human resource management issues, legislation and administration Responsibilities: * Coordinate and oversee HR administration processes, ensuring accurate records, efficient service delivery and compliance with relevant policies and legislation. * Provide advice and support to school leadership and staff on HR matters, including employment conditions, entitlements, Awards, Certified Agreements and relevant legislation. * Manage and monitor recruitment, workforce planning,



staff leave and other employment-related processes. * Analyse workforce data and prepare reports to support strategic planning, performance management, career development and workforce decision-making. * Monitor the school's School Budget Solution (SBS) annual profile, credits and usage, identifying potential efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities. * Collaborate with the Business Manager and leadership team to address HR issues, implement approved changes and improve administrative processes. * Research contemporary HR practices and recommend initiatives that enhance workforce management and the overall effectiveness of HR services. Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply: * Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) * Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. * Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Contact Name: Sharyn O'BRIEN, Business Manager (07) 5471 5333Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

📌 Human Resources Coordinator - Coolum State High School (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Sunshine Coast