People & Culture Coordinator

Join Our Team at Trinity Grammar School, Kew

Trinity Grammar School, Kew (ELC to Year 12) is a high performing independent school that offers quality academic and co-curricular programs. With a culture and environment based on our values of Truth, Service, Courage and Community, we provide a dynamic and broad curriculum that encourages individuals to aspire and thrive.  We are seeking a proactive and people-focused People and Culture Coordinator to join our dedicated team. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute across the full spectrum of People functions, including talent attraction, employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and culture-building initiatives.

You'll work closely with leaders and staff to ensure a positive employee experience and contribute to a high-performing, values-driven workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

As the People and Culture Coordinator, you will support the full employee lifecycle and contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including casual staff hiring, onboarding, and agency coordination, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

• HR Operations: Maintain and administer People systems and data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.

• Employee Relations & Performance: Support generalist HR functions such as performance management, employee relations, wellbeing initiatives, and compliance with employment legislation and child safety standards.

• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare employment contracts, variations, and engage with our people on remuneration.

• Culture & Engagement: Contribute to professional development programs, recognition initiatives, and culture-building activities that foster engagement and values alignment.

• Reporting & Audits: Assist with HR reporting, audits, and ensure adherence to relevant Awards, Agreements, and child safety standards.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Payroll, Finance, ICT, and other departments to streamline HR processes and deliver impactful projects that enhance the employee experience.

Qualifications and Expertise

The ideal candidate will hold a qualification in Human Resources or a related field, with experience in a progressive People and Culture environment. Strong knowledge of employment legislation, excellent communication skills and an attention to detail are essential. Bring your integrity, emotional intelligence, and independent thinking to our team. A current Employee Working with Children Check is also required.

Why Join Us?

Join an engaged and collaborative People & Culture team in a values-driven environment that prioritises wellbeing and growth. Enjoy competitive remuneration, 6.2 weeks annual leave, salary packaging, and 16 weeks paid parental leave. Staff benefits include onsite pool, gym, and café, school fee concessions, professional development opportunities, annual flu vaccinations, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

How to apply

Applications with a CV and Cover Letter to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer.  Applications close: 10pm, Sunday 9 November 2025.

Further information can be found in the attached Position Description. Shortlisting and interviewing may happen throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply early

Child Safety

Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse.

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