Human Resources Manager – Full Time Permanent

Responsible to the Principal, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for supporting the College to recruit, develop and retain the best possible staff, whilst reducing corporate risk by ensuring compliance with human resources, industrial relations, policy and procedure requirements.

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.

The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit:.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business and commerce is required.
• Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources Management role.
• Demonstrated experience in providing complex HR advice preferably in an Independent School environment.
• Experience in the successful implementation of contemporary HRM practices.

About the role:

The position includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• Recruitment and Selection related duties
• Staff Development
• Staff Performance and Issue Management
• Staff Separations
• Strategic Human Resources and Organisational Development
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Staff Management
• HR System and Administration Management related duties
• Professional Development related duties.

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Business Manager and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to   before 4:00pm on Friday 10 October The PDF File should in the following order include:

letter of application (no more than two pages);

• current curriculum vitae;
• response to the selection criteria, 300 word limit for each criterion (see below)
• a copy of your academic transcripts conferring professional qualifications
• the name, organisation, position, contact phone numbers of three referees, at least two of whom can speak to your current professional practice (referees will not be contacted without your prior knowledge).

Working with Children Status.

Your response should address the following selection criteria:

• SC.1 Demonstrated high level experience in Human Resource management with a proven capacity to support the Senior Executive Team through effective management of the HR function.
• SC.2 Demonstrated high level competency and understanding, or capacity to manage a HRIS, internal controls, policy, procedures, guidelines and employment conditions relevant to staff.
• SC.3 Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication capabilities, along with advanced interpersonal skills that include a capacity to develop constructive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
• SC.4 Knowledge of employment law, preferably in an Independent Schools environment.
• SC.5 Willingness to support the Christian Ethos of the College.

A Position Description for this role is available at

Applications must be received electronically via indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College's Child Protection Program.