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Arethusa College is an independent, coeducational school catering for students from Year7 to Year12 with campuses located across SouthEast Queensland. Arethusa College provides an alternative approach to education for students where previous schooling in a mainstream setting has not been successful due to social, emotional, physical, educational, familial, or situational difficulties. The College believes that engagement in education has the potential to empower marginalised students. Arethusas holistic programmes aim to reengage and support students who are experiencing a wide range of risks, challenges, and difficulties, aiming to establish a pathway to their employment. By providing flexible learning environments, with targeted and diverse curriculum programmes, Arethusa College strives to support and develop its students, both physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and academically. All programs are underpinned by quality pedagogy, targeted literacy and numeracy development, 21stCentury skills, design thinking and the development of responsible, global citizenship. Arethusa College offers students a fresh start and an alternative approach to education, seeking to develop each students core knowledge and skills while guiding them to develop and achieve both personal and career goals. The College provides supportive and educational programmes to assist students social, emotional, and physical health. Mission Arethusa College is one school with many campuses that exists to reconnect disengaged students, by creating alternative educational communities that facilitate Real Connections, Real Learning & Real Futures. Values Arethusa College is committed to creating a culture where we in practical ways Believe in our students, What we expect of them and Where we celebrate with them. The role The Human Resources Officer is responsible for providing support to the Head of Human Resources in the various human resource functions, including endtoend recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee advice. The Human Resources Officer will be part of a team working closely with Principals and staff across campuses. This is a busy, diverse, and sometimes demanding position that is people and service focussed. It requires the person to be able to think on their feet and be flexible due to the nature of the school environment. It requires the person to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff, including teachers and Heads of Campus, volunteers, and contractors. The Human Resources Officer reports directly to the Head of Human Resources. Travel between campuses is a requirement of this role. Key responsibilities include: Staff Provide support to employees with HR enquiries Place job ads on various platforms Present onboarding to groups of staff Review and manage applications Arrange staff interviews on behalf of the Leadership Team Coordinate and conduct staff onboarding across campuses Coordinate with the Head of HR to send out new employee paperwork and follow up of this paperwork Process new employee paperwork and chase any outstanding paperwork Organise the issue of staff ID and photocopier cards to new employees or replacement cards for existing staff Monitor and update staff and licences including obtaining copies for file Monitor and update staff and volunteer first aid and CPR certificates including obtaining copies for file Coordinate first aid/CPR sessions for staff Coordinate and liaise with campuses regarding staff professional development Manage staff database Monitoring of blue cards Monitor and maintain expiry dates and details of blue cards for staff, volunteers, and student placements through the database. Volunteers / student placements Coordinate with principals for new volunteer & student placements Process completed volunteer/student placement paperwork and liaise with Head of Campus when all paperwork has been processed Monitor and update volunteer licences including obtaining copies for file General duties Follow policies and procedures Attend staff professional development and staff devotions where applicable The successful applicant will demonstrate: Previous experience in a busy HR environment (a school setting is desirable) Experience presenting to groups ranging from small teams to large audiences Moderate computing skills including MS Office Confidence in building relationships with staff across campuses Experience and confidence in presenting to staff, either one or in a group setting Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Excellent communication skills Welldeveloped organisational skills Ability to use initiative and apply sound judgement Ability to exercise discretion and sensitivity with confidential issues Ability to manage competing deadlines A calm manner under pressure High standard of personal presentation Be flexible and adaptable to change The successful application will have: Completed a qualification (or close to completion) in Human Resources A current Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing Open drivers licence Include a copy of a current paid Blue Card, detailed resume and cover letter with your application. 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