About Us

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA), which is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches. A day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, Somerville House provides an exceptional education for students from Pre-prep through to Year 12. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, spiritual, sporting and cultural programs, while receiving high standards in pastoral care and individual attention within the School community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

Join a values-driven organisation where people are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to provide high-quality human resources support across the employee lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to partner with leaders and employees, contribute to strategic people initiatives, and help foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Advisor will provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, workforce planning, policy interpretation, compliance, and organisational development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

- Provide timely and accurate HR advice and support to managers and employees on employment conditions, policies, procedures and workplace matters.

- Co-ordinates end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, candidate communication, interview arrangements, reference checking, appointment documentation and onboarding.

- Provide assistance to the Director of Human Resources in managing processes associated with disciplinary action,



grievances, industrial relations and employment contract management.

- Provide advice to Middle and Senior Management and staff generally in relation to workplace issues, conditions of employment, performance appraisals, staff development and disciplinary action.

- Provide guidance and support to the Senior Leadership team with interpretation of the PMSA Enterprise Agreement and/or Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award when required

- Support Senior Leadership or Middle Managers with providing efficient and cost-effective solutions to staffing needs, including position reviews, work redesign and co-ordination of administration staffing as required.

- Contributing to continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and service delivery.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

- Proven experience in a similar role and hold formal qualifications.

- Experience within the education sector or similarly complex and regulated environment.

- The ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise conflicting priorities.

- Demonstrated experience in industrial relations and workplace relations laws.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build robust, collegial and professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

If you are a looking for your next step or for a new challenge or industry, have a passion for people and delivering exceptional outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please refer to the School’s website for the HR Advisor Position Description which outlines the application requirements and process.

Applications close at 5.00pm, Sunday 29 November 2026. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview. We encourage early application!

📌 HR Advisor (South Brisbane)
🏢 Somerville House
📍 South Brisbane