HR Manager

About the role

Full-time | 1-year leave replacement | immediate start

As Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for the effective delivery and continuous improvement of HR services across the School. Reporting directly to the Principal, this is a hands-on, standalone HR role with responsibility for the full employee lifecycle. The Human Resources Manager works closely with the Principal, executive, leadership team and managers to deliver high-quality people services while ensuring the School meets its employment, industrial relations, workplace safety and regulatory obligations.

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys both the strategic and operational dimensions of HR and is comfortable personally managing the full breadth of the function.

Key responsibilities

• Provide trusted HR and employee relations advice to the Principal, leaders and managers

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employment changes and separation

• Lead employee and industrial relations matters, including interpretation of Awards and Enterprise Agreements, performance management, grievances, investigations and workplace matters

• Support workforce planning, organisational change, employee performance, capability, engagement and workplace culture

• Manage HR policies, systems, records, workforce reporting and employment compliance

• Coordinate workers compensation, injury management, return to work, employee wellbeing and psychosocial safety

• Partner with payroll and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and effective people processes

• Drive continuous improvement in HR practices while supporting the School's strategic priorities, values and child-safe environment

About you

You will be an experienced HR generalist with the confidence and professional judgement to independently manage an end-to-end HR function.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience

• Demonstrated experience across the full employee lifecycle

• Strong contemporary knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations and HR practice

• Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements, Awards and employment contracts

• Demonstrated capability in employee relations, performance management and complex workplace matters

• Strong judgement, discretion and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters

• Excellent communication, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills

• The ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and employees at all levels

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to independently manage competing priorities

• Confidence using HR systems, workforce data and reporting to support decision-making

• Experience within an independent school, education or similarly complex employment environment would be highly regarded.

About us

St Michael's Collegiate School is a leading Anglican girls' school in the heart of Hobart, providing exceptional learning opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. We are a creative, inclusive and caring community guided by our values of Courage, Integrity and Compassion. Since 1892 we have been a learning community based on the Christian faith that values its people, its place and its potential.

Why join Collegiate

• Join a respected and values-driven educational institution

• Work within a collaborative and supportive leadership team

• Make a meaningful contribution to the future of education in Tasmania

• Professional development opportunities

• Salary packaging options

• Subsidised tuition

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate will demonstrate alignment with the School’s Christian ethos, values and commitment to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for children and young people.

Employment is subject to the School’s child-safety screening requirements, including a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration, satisfactory National Criminal History Check, eligibility to work in Australia and completion of required child-safety training.

Further information

For further information about this position please contact the Human Resources Manager, Anouk Harding at ••••@collegiate.tas.edu.au

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email direct to the Human Resources Manager at ••••@collegiate.tas.edu.au by 5:00pm Wednesday 3 September 2026 and include:

• a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and key requirements (maximum two pages); and

• your current resume