Lead People. Shape Culture. Make a Lasting Difference

Iona College is focussed on educating and empowering young men to dare to make a positive difference throughout their lives and to the lives of others.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Human Resources Manager to lead our people and culture function at Iona College. This is a unique opportunity to influence workforce strategy, lead organisational change, and shape an exceptional employee experience within a thriving and purpose-driven school community.

Working closely with the Iona Leadership Team, you will provide expert strategic and operational HR leadership across recruitment, employee relations, performance and development, workforce planning, payroll oversight and organisational culture initiatives.

Your Role as our Human Resources Manager

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, you will be supported by a small team to deliver outcomes across all aspects of human resources and payroll for approximately 300 staff.

Key responsibilities include

- Lead the College’s HR function, including operational planning, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, retention, employee engagement, culture and organisational change initiatives.

- Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes, including position descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, interviews, appointments, contracts, induction, employee changes and offboarding.

- Oversee HR administration, payroll and HR systems, ensuring accurate and timely payroll, effective leave and contract management, reliable personnel records, staff benefits administration, HR reporting and continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

- Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice, including interpretation and application of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, employment legislation, remuneration and classification matters, performance and conduct issues, workplace conflict, union relations and organisational restructures.

- Lead, support and develop the HR and Payroll team, while partnering with College Leadership and managers to provide practical HR advice, strengthen capability, support professional development and foster a high-performance,



collaborative and values-based workplace culture.

- Ensure strong governance, compliance and workforce reporting, including the effective implementation of contemporary HR policies and procedures, Blue Card requirements, WorkCover and rehabilitation, workplace health and safety, risk management, regulatory reporting, monitoring other HR/Payroll related compliance requirements and analysis of workforce data such as leave, absenteeism, tenure, performance and attrition.

About You:

You are an experienced Human Resources Manager who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment with outstanding interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for making a difference for our people.

Ideally, you have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) and experience in the management of Human Resources and/or organisational change

- Strong experience interpreting awards and/or enterprise agreements and working knowledge of employment laws and regulations

- Proven capacity to operate both strategically and operationally with expertise in strategic development and execution across a range of human resources, organisational and cultural change programs

- Experience in overseeing payroll function

- Demonstrated ability to prioritise organisational requirements and manage time effectively

- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the construction of a supportive, collaborative work environment with the ability to lead, supervise, coach and develop employees

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A robust commitment to excellence in customer service towards internal customers (staff), external candidates and other stakeholders.

- High integrity and discretion, understanding the importance of managing employee information confidentially and sensitively

- Exemplary professional conduct





- Commitment to supporting the values of Catholic education

- Current paid Queensland Working with Children Blue Card or eligibility to apply

Why Choose Iona College:

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that develops and recognises our employees.

Iona College is an independent Catholic Boys School, owned and administered by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. With over 1,800 students from Years 5 to 12, Iona College is focussed on educating and empowering young men to grow into their potential to live, learn, lead and serve.

At Iona College, we value you. We are more than a school, we are a community. Here's a little more of what we offer our people:

- Competitive Salary + 12.75% Superannuation

- Growth and career progression opportunities

- Range of benefits such as salary packaging, discounted health insurance, discounted school fees and more

- We celebrate and support our people through professional development days, "I Thank You" day, active social club, social wellbeing events...and so much more

- Free parking and free access to onsite gym, tennis courts and swimming pool

- Onsite cafe available to staff

How to Apply:

Please provide a Cover Letter outlining your skills and suitability for this role with your accompanying CV. Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 30 November 2026 however suitable candidates may be contacted prior to this date.

Please reach out to Damian Jackson, Manager, Corporate Services on 07 3893 8*** if you would like to discuss the role.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Our Commitment to You:

Iona College is committed to the highest levels of safeguarding in all aspects of the school community, with the safety and well-being of each person and the highest priority. Iona College is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of diverse cultures and experiences. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process.

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