Senior People and Culture Adviser

The Senior People and Culture Adviser is a key role within the People and Culture Department and reports to the People and Culture Director. This position is responsible for providing expert HR guidance and operational support across the College. The role will drive collaboration within the People and Culture team and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of core HR functions, with a strong focus on employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and continuous improvement.You will be a trusted adviser to stakeholders and senior officers, contributing to the development of a high-performing People and Culture team and fostering a people-first culture aligned with the College's mission and values.Key responsibilities include:Managing and leading HR staff in day-to-day HR service delivery, promoting operational excellence and high levels of accountability.Managing and overseeing cyclical HR processes such as contract management, compliance reporting, and award interpretation.Ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, National Employment Standards, and relevant industrial instruments.Providing expert advice and support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding.Delivering practical and timely support on a range of employee relations matters, including investigations, performance conversations, and workplace conflict resolution.Coaching staff and leaders to ensure people practices align with College-wide objectives and regulatory requirements.Contributing to the review and development of HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislative changes.Overseeing and developing standard operating procedures to support standardisation of business processes.Maintaining HR data integrity, confidentiality, and privacy, and providing insights through accurate reporting and analytics.Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the People and Culture team.About UsSt Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 1:00pm on Monday 20 July 2026.We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be filled before the closing date.If you have any questions, please contact Vennessa Kleidon by email at v.kleidon@stpeters.qld.edu.auA copy of the Position Description can be found below. Position Description AUD Indooroopilly 4068

Senior People and Culture Adviser

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of People and Culture services
  • Be a trusted strategic adviser
  • Strengthen culture, capability and compliance

The Senior People and Culture Adviser is a key role within the People and Culture Department and reports to the People and Culture Director. 
This position is responsible for providing expert HR guidance and operational support across the College. The role will drive collaboration within the People and Culture team and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of core HR functions, with a strong focus on employee relations, HR operations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
You will be a trusted adviser to stakeholders and senior officers, contributing to the development of a high-performing People and Culture team and fostering a people-first culture aligned with the College's mission and values.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing and leading HR staff in day-to-day HR service delivery, promoting operational excellence and high levels of accountability.
  • Managing and overseeing cyclical HR processes such as contract management, compliance reporting, and award interpretation.
  • Ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation, National Employment Standards, and relevant industrial instruments.
  • Providing expert advice and support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding.
  • Delivering practical and timely support on a range of employee relations matters, including investigations, performance conversations, and workplace conflict resolution.
  • Coaching staff and leaders to ensure people practices align with College-wide objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Contributing to the review and development of HR policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislative changes.
  • Overseeing and developing standard operating procedures to support standardisation of business processes.
  • Maintaining HR data integrity, confidentiality, and privacy, and providing insights through accurate reporting and analytics.
  • Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the People and Culture team.

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 1:00pm on Monday 20 July 2026.

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be filled before the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact Vennessa Kleidon by email at v.kleidon@stpeters.qld.edu.au

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

 

 
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