Join our dedicated Middle Management team as the HR Manager at Park Ridge State High School, where you'll play a key role in shaping a supportive and inspiring environment for both staff and students. As a strategic partner, you'll help drive our commitment to excellence in all we do by leading HR initiatives that foster growth, inclusion, and employee well-being.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

Park Ridge State High School is a dynamic and versatile learning environment. We believe that it is our mission to support all learners, providing students with a versatile education for a versatile world. We strive to provide a learning experience to cater to the abilities and interests of every student, while ensuring students are prepared for their future pathways and to be productive functioning members of the broader community.

About the Role:

Park Ridge State High School is seeking an experienced and dedicated HR Manager to join our team, playing a key role in developing and implementing efficient HR strategies and processes to support the school's operations. This position is vital in ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services across the school, with a focus on providing timely and effective support.

You will assist the Business Manager in overseeing support staff, including administrative staff and teacher aides, while managing key HR functions such as leave, timesheet, and ADO systems. Additionally, you will coordinate recruitment and induction training for new support staff. Working closely with the Deputy Principal, you will also help manage staffing needs for teaching staff including leave and provide ongoing support and advice on employment conditions, contracts, pay, leave, and MyHR systems to both the Business Manager and Deputy Principal.

A key aspect of the role involves reviewing and refining local HR systems to ensure compliance with government and departmental policies, while recommending best practices that enhance staff wellbeing. You will also be responsible for triaging HR issues as they arise, providing timely resolutions and ensuring that operations run smoothly. Collaborating with the Business Manager, you will analyse HR practices, address operational challenges, and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Building strong relationships with staff and the wider school community will be crucial in maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.

The HR Manager will play a key role in meeting deadlines and ensuring consistent HR service delivery. This role requires you to do daily supervisions, generally starting at 6:30 AM, liaising with staff and relevant parties to address issues promptly. If you're passionate about supporting an educational environment and making a meaningful difference through HR management, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the Business Manager with overseeing support staff, including managing leave, timesheets, ADO, recruitment and induction.
• Leading and managing the operations of the Administration Team and other support staff teams, along with the Business Manager.
• Provide ongoing advice and support to staff on employment conditions, contracts, pay, leave, and MyHR systems.
• Review and improve local HR systems to ensure compliance with government and departmental policies, recommending best practices.
• Triaging and resolving HR-related issues as they arise, ensuring timely and effective solutions to support school operations.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). 
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SER634054_25E - Role Description (PDF, 259KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants