HR Officer

Position: HR Officer
Commencement Date: 12 January 2026
Employment Status: Full-time Continuing
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Salary: $77,992 to $81,783 (pending experience % superannuation
Applications Close: Friday, 14 November 2025

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success. 

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of HR Officer, to commence 12 January 2026. This is a full-time continuing position for 38 hours per week. The role includes:

• Work co-operatively with ESS staff, school leadership personnel and the CEO Leadership Team, to ensure that all employment information is processed in line with relevant industrial agreement and legislative requirements.

• Provide accurate and detailed advice and information to relevant stakeholders on CEDR employment procedures and policies.

• Contribute to an effective employment process, including applicant engagement and processing of appointments in line with current legislation and industry standards.

• On behalf of the Diocesan Director prepare, draft and generate employment correspondence for CEDR staff, including but not limited to, letters of acknowledgement for applications for leave, resignations and other correspondence as required.

• Provide accurate and timely advice in relation to leave entitlements, ensuring that leave applications are within set guidelines.

• Facilitate effective communication with Principals, school staff and CEDR personnel on staffing, leave and employment issues, coordinating competing personnel requests and demands.

• Provide support with the staffing conference process including correspondence for appointments and transfers, data collection and collation as required.

• Ensure compliance of new and existing employees relating to Qld College of Teacher Registration, Working with Children Checks and other mandatory requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date details on the Tap for Teacher relief booking system.

• In consultation with the HR Coordinator and Talent Acquisition Coordinator, market and advertise employment vacancies utilising SCOUT Recruit and publishing software.

• Set up of new employees on the CHRIS Payroll System.

For more information, please view the Position Description. 

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
• The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
• Appropriate experience or other relevant Human Resource qualifications and experience which are applicable to the role would be beneficial.

This role would also suit a skilled administrator with strong organisational and interpersonal skills seeking to transition into Human Resources. 

We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities. 

We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $77,992 to $81,783 (pending experience)

• Superannuation contribution of 12.75% 

• Modern facilities and resources

• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

• Access to Fitness Passport

• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations

• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner, including some travel to schools within the Diocese.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide 

• Complete the application below.
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools .
• Upload a current resume and cover letter that addresses the skills, attributes and experience in line with the requirements of the role including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees.
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Rhianna McDonald, HR Coordinator, Catholic Education Office on
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 14 November 2025

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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