About the College
St Augustine's College - Sydney is a Catholic Congregational school for boys in Years 5 to 12, teaching the Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community. The College has a strong academic tradition and commitment to pastoral care and is a vibrant and dynamic educational institution dedicated to upholding the highest standards of compliance and child safety, ensuring a supportive and enriching experience for all staff and students.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented People and Culture Compliance Officer to join our team. This newly created position is crucial in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust compliance systems and processes. The successful candidate will ensure that we meet all legal and regulatory requirements related to staff, promoting a safe and compliant work environment.
As our People and Culture Compliance Officer, your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating the compliance aspects of onboarding new hires, including employment contracts, tax forms, and identification.
- Ensuring all staff and contractors have valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) certifications.
- Implementing and monitoring child safeguarding practices.
- Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive policy register for HR policies and procedures.
- Overseeing the onboarding process for casual staff and contractors, ensuring compliance checks are completed.
- Managing first aid and child safeguarding training for all staff.
- Conducting regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with child protection regulations and other HR best practice
To be considered for this opportunity you will have:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- High ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive information.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
- Suitable for recent graduates with a relevant degree in HR, law, business, or a related field, or experienced professionals with a keen interest in compliance.
- Commitment to the Catholic and St Augustine's educational values and child safety.
Child Safeguarding Statement:
St. Augustine’s College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening and adhere to our child safeguarding policies.
Why Join Us?
At St Augustine’s College, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their professional growth and well-being. By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive and forward-thinking community that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We offer a range of professional development opportunities, a positive work-life balance, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.
We provide a range of benefits including above-market pay, additional leave, fantastic culture, regular staff lunch and morning tea and salary sacrifice options.
Applications, including curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees, should be submitted in PDF format.
Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE SUNDAY 11 MAY HOWEVER WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AS SUBMITTED AND MAY PROCEED WITH INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT DURING THIS TIME, SO EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
