People and Compliance Officer

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Join our dynamic team to deliver human resources services and coordinate injury management and return to work outcomes. Apply Now

This role delivers injury management outcomes, coordinates a work well strategy, facilitates workforce development processing, provides workplace relations support, ensures employment and worker compensation legislative compliance and assists with generalist human resources and employment lifecycle processing.

YOU WILL
Proactively coordinate injury management and return to work processes
Administer professional development activities to build workforce capability
Coordinate work well strategy initiatives to build workforce engagement
Administer worker lifecycle and generalist human resources processes
Assist with workplace and industrial relations support
Ensure effective administration, systems, service and records management
Coordinate and administer unpaid workers including volunteers, pre-service teachers and work experience placements
Administer professional development applications, senior teacher, extra activity payments, Working with Children Blue Cards, and leave management processes
Foster strong relationships with the College community and external stakeholders

WE OFFER
Competitive Remuneration – be rewarded with competitive pay and entitlements
Fantastic Perks – enjoy onsite gym, barista, catering services and parking access
Growth Opportunity – showcase and develop skills collaborating with a talented team
Community Culture – joina learning culture enriched by values of respect and integrity

ABOUT US
Somerset College is one of Australia's leading co-educational independent schools, educating over 1,700 students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast on a stunning 22-hectare campus in Mudgeeraba, we are proud of our global outlook, academic excellence, and commitment to student success.

YOU WILL BRING
Working knowledge of injury management and people management practices and systems
Sound understanding and application of generalist human resource best practices
Demonstrated strong digital literacy, attention to detail, organisational, data entry and document processing capabilities
Ability to effectively work with students, colleagues and the community
Dedication to integrity, reliability, sound judgement, service and risk adversity
Qualifications in Human Resources and Return to Work Coordinator certificate well regarded
Working with Children blue card and First Aid certification well regarded
Physical fitness to work at a desk, perform repetitive typing tasks and perform manual handing tasks

Join the College and make a difference — build talent, champion compliance, support recovery, and help build a workplace where people truly thrive

APPLY NOW To apply, please submit via SEEK:
Your resume (max. 5 pages), including 3 professional referees and your Working with Children Blue Card number
A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining your interest in the role and what you bring to the position

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9am on Friday 29 August 2025

Learn more about Somerset College and find a position description at www.somerset.qld.edu.au
Enquiries: [emailprotected] (All applications are to be submitted via SEEK please)

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of employment & workplace relations? How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)? What's your expected annual base salary? How many years' experience do you have as an Injury Management Officer? How many years' experience do you have as a Return to Work Officer?

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