Human Resources Advisor

2 weeks ago

North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia The Friends' School Full time

Posted: 04/12/2025

Closing Date: 15/12/2025

Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time

Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart

Job Category: Human Resouces

Join Our Community at The Friends' School - Hobart

The Friends' School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends', we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you're looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends' School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

Why Work at The Friends' School?

At The Friends' School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).

Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.

Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

Job Description

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Advisor will coordinate recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities, ensuring exceptional service delivery and compliance with employment legislation and school policies. The role offers a diverse portfolio, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations. A full outline of the responsibilities is in the Position Description.

The successful applicant will show experience and understanding of the following areas:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms or the ability to quickly learn new systems (experience with ELMO and/or Definitiv is desirable).
  • Sound understanding of employment legislation and industrial instruments (such as Enterprise Agreements), or a demonstrated capacity to develop this knowledge.
  • A proactive, service-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

  • A cover letter that highlights your passion for human resources and your suitability for the role.
  • An up-to-date resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.

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