Carey Baptist College is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator who is positive, proactive, and enjoys working at pace with variety in their work. If you’ve built a solid foundation in HR and are ready to take on more ownership, this is an opportunity to step into a broader operational role and contribute meaningfully to how HR is delivered across the organisation.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the HR Operations Lead, this role sits at the centre of day-to-day HR delivery. You’ll be involved in the moments that shape how people experience Carey. From someone’s first interaction as a candidate, through to onboarding, day-to-day support, and key employment milestones, your work will help ensure things run smoothly, consistently, and professionally. You’ll work across recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, systems, and enquiries, supporting both managers and employees in a way that is practical, well considered, and reliable.

You’ll be part of a small, experienced HR team that values clarity, responsiveness and professional standards. There is support around you, but also a clear expectation that you take ownership, think things through, and follow matters to completion.

What the Role Looks Like

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing timely and professional support to employees and leaders across a broad range of HR matters, ensuring queries are handled with clarity, consistency and sound judgement
• Preparing accurate and compliant employment documentation, including contracts, variations and lifecycle correspondence, maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail
• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth, well-managed experience for both candidates and employees
• Maintaining the integrity of HR systems and employee records, ensuring data is accurate, up to date and reliable for reporting and decision-making
• Delivering clear, practical guidance on HR processes, policies and employment conditions, building confidence in HR services across the organisation
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for HR enquiries, ensuring matters are resolved appropriately or referred to the relevant HR team member when required
• Supporting injury management and return-to-work processes, ensuring documentation, communication and follow-up are handled effectively
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall employee experience

This role plays an important part in maintaining a consistent and professional HR service, supporting both operational delivery and the broader employee experience across Carey.

About You

To succeed in this role, you are self-directed, collaborative, and curious. You’re committed to continuing to develop as a generalist and building depth in your HR capability.

You are someone who:

• Builds strong working relationships grounded in credibility and trust
• Communicates clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
• Is detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Understands and upholds discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Takes ownership of their work and follows things through

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR coordination or administration
• A practical understanding of HR processes, systems and documentation
• Developing confidence in interpreting policies and employment conditions

You don’t need to have seen everything, but you do need to be someone who steps in, takes responsibility, and looks to improve how things are done.

About Carey

Carey is a community of faith on mission, committed to serving students, families and the wider community. Our values of kindness, courage, respect, humility and integrity shape how we work, how we support each other, and how we approach our responsibilities.

• We are a community of people with a deep desire to play our part in the story of God in the world.
• We are a single community made up of different and complementary parts, operating across sectors, locations and industries.
• We have a big vision - to see a world transformed by the love of God.
• We are a people who strive to ‘attempt the extraordinary’ not for the sake of it, but because it matters.

What You’ll Get in Return

This role offers exposure across the full HR lifecycle in a structured environment where standards matter.

You’ll work alongside experienced HR practitioners, contribute to meaningful work, and continue to build your capability through practical, day-to-day experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Applications close 29 April 2026