People and Culture Coordinator

People and Culture Coordinator

Aurora Education Foundation

• Salary:
  $90,000 to $100,800 (Including Superannuation) + NFP Salary Packaging
• Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH
• Employment type: Full-time

About Aurora:

Aurora's vision is a society in which Australia's First Peoples determine their aspirations through education and life-long learning, shaping a new future for our country.

We are an Indigenous-led organisation with the mission to inspire First Peoples in their education journey and connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential.

At Aurora, we're on an exciting growth trajectory, intensifying our impact and expanding our horizons. To fulfil our mission, we're broadening our team with individuals eager to contribute to our vision, strategy and purpose-driven culture. Below is the outline of one such opportunity awaiting your expertise. However, we encourage you to explore all newly created job positions to find the one that best aligns with your career aspirations, capabilities, and passions.

Aurora is an Indigenous organisation registered in Supply Nation and won the Australian Employer of Choice Award

. Aurora is also certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024.

Aurora is an EEO employer that welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQA+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role:

Your purpose is to deliver excellent HR services that attract, develop, and engage top talent, ensuring Aurora continues to create meaningful impact for Indigenous students, professionals, and communities.

You will play a hands-on role in recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and supporting team members, ensuring they have the tools, systems, and culture needed to thrive. Through your commitment to operational excellence and wellbeing initiatives, you'll help maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture where every team member feels supported and valued throughout their journey with Aurora.

Responsibilities:

• Attract and engage top talent through Aurora's Employee Value Proposition.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment in collaboration with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• Manage job postings, candidate screening, P&C interviews, reference checks, and offer letters.
• Support hiring managers during technical interviews, ensuring fair and effective selection.
• Maintain clear and empathetic communication with all candidates, including outcome notifications and talent pool management.
• Plan and coordinate monthly engagement and cultural activities that foster connection and belonging.
• Implement wellbeing, recognition, and development initiatives that strengthen Aurora's inclusive culture.
• Deploy clear and engaging internal communications, such as staff updates and announcements.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation, including contracts, onboarding forms, probation and termination letters, and policy updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records in Employment Hero and SharePoint, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy laws.
• Update other systems in line with changes in users and processes (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Sonder, Deputy, GPTW).
• Audit and update HRIS data regularly to maintain accuracy.
• Act as a trusted first point of contact for employees' HR queries or concerns — providing advice or escalating issues to the P&C Manager when appropriate.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Work with Purpose: Be part of a mission that matters, transforming lives and communities by empowering future Indigenous leaders through education and opportunity.
• Grow and Thrive: Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities, including paid training, access to LinkedIn Learning, accredited courses, and an educational allowance. Be inspired by leadership dedicated to your growth and success.
• Inclusive Culture: Embrace a work environment founded on diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and psychological safety where everyone is valued and belongs.
• Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from our hybrid work model – 3 days working from home, 'No Meetings Fridays,' and wellness activations, all designed to enhance your work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of extensive leave options (e.g., parental leave, study leave, cultural leave, among others), and salary packaging allowing you to claim up to $18,549 annually in tax savings to enhance your financial and personal well-being.

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR and a minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS systems. Desirable experience with Employment Hero, Deputy, Seek, LinkedIn and Ethical Jobs.
• Desirable experience in the education sector and/or Indigenous organisations
• Desirable experience in roles that required strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, confidentiality, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Please direct any questions related to this position to

If you are interested in applying to join the team, please submit your resume.

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At Aurora Education Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information throughout the recruitment process. By submitting your resume or any other personal details to us, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Purpose of Data Collection:
The personal information you provide will be used solely for recruitment purposes, including assessing your suitability for employment opportunities within our organisation.

• Confidentiality:
  We will treat all personal information with the utmost confidentiality and only share it with relevant internal stakeholders involved in the recruitment process.
• Data Security:
  We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.
• Data Retention:
  Your personal information will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this disclaimer or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
• Third-Party Disclosure:
  We will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except as necessary to comply with legal obligations or as part of the recruitment process (e.g., background checks).
• Access and Correction:
  You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information held by us. If you would like to exercise this right or have any concerns about the handling of your data, please contact us

By submitting your personal information to us, you consent to collecting, using, and disclosing your data as described in this disclaimer.

Please note the recruitment process can take up to a month for first contact and two months to provide an update on your application due to the volume of applications.