
Human Resources Assistant
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools · Toorak, Victoria, Australia
- On site
- Part-time
- A$50,000 / year
- Toorak, Victoria, Australia
Job highlights
- Part-time HR Assistant role at a leading girls' school.
- Support employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
- Provide administrative support to HR Director and team.
- Flexible hours with generous paid school holidays.
- Join a supportive, values-based community.
About the role
Human Resources Assistant at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, a leading Catholic Independent Girls’ School in Australia, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Human Resources Assistant. This role is integral to supporting the holistic education of students by ensuring the effective delivery of human resources services across the employee lifecycle.
About the Role
This is a permanent part-time opportunity where you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Director of Human Resources and the broader HR team. Your responsibilities will include assisting with HR documentation, records management, scheduling, and correspondence. You will ensure all tasks are completed in a timely, confidential, and caring manner, playing a key role in supporting all stages of the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, contributing to a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide efficient, accurate, and professional administrative support to the HR team.
- Assist with HR documentation, records management, scheduling, and correspondence.
- Support all stages of the employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding).
- Maintain confidentiality and a caring approach in all tasks.
- Contribute to a positive and well-organised employee experience.
About You
You are an organized, proactive, and people-focused administrative professional with a strong interest in supporting a positive employee experience. You bring accuracy, discretion, and professionalism to your work and are confident handling confidential information. With experience in an administrative or HR support role, you excel at managing documentation, balancing competing priorities, and supporting HR processes. You have strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and take pride in delivering timely and well-presented work. You are approachable, collaborative, and thrive in a supportive, values-based environment.
Why Work at Loreto Toorak?
Joining Loreto Toorak means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community. We are committed to empowering students and staff to use their gifts with confidence, creativity, and generosity. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities, and access to wellbeing programs. Enjoy seven weeks of paid non-term annual leave, promoting excellent work-life balance.
Child Safety Commitment
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child-safe employer committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. A valid Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration is required for this role.
Application Process
Applications close 9 am Monday 18 May. Applications will be reviewed on submission, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Apply online via the provided link.
Key skills/competency
- Human Resources Administration
- Employee Lifecycle Support
- Records Management
- Confidentiality
- Scheduling
- Correspondence
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- HR Documentation
- Administrative Support
Skills & topics
- Human Resources Assistant
- HR Administration
- Employee Lifecycle
- Records Management
- Confidentiality
- Part-time
- School Administration
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Administrative Support
- Melbourne
- Victoria
- Australia
- Education
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your administrative and HR support experience, emphasizing accuracy, discretion, and handling confidential information.
- Showcase your people skills: Demonstrate your proactive, organized, and people-focused approach, relevant to a positive employee experience.
- Address the criteria: Specifically mention your experience with documentation, records management, and supporting the employee lifecycle.
- Apply early: Applications are reviewed on submission, and interviews may commence before the closing date.
- Highlight child safety commitment: Emphasize your understanding and commitment to child safety policies and procedures.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the working hours for the Human Resources Assistant role at Loreto Toorak?
- This is a permanent part-time role. You have flexibility to work either Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or Monday to Friday during school hours, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- What makes the Human Resources Assistant position at Loreto Toorak unique?
- The role offers seven weeks of paid school holidays annually, providing an excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, values-based educational community.
- What specific HR support duties are involved for the Human Resources Assistant?
- The Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative support including HR documentation, records management, scheduling, and correspondence, covering the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
- What qualifications or checks are required for the Human Resources Assistant role?
- Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, as the role involves child-related work and requires adherence to child safety policies.
- How should I tailor my application for the Human Resources Assistant position?
- Highlight your administrative and HR support experience, your ability to handle confidential information with discretion, and your proactive, people-focused approach. Also, emphasize your understanding of the school's values and child safety commitment.
- When is the application deadline for the Human Resources Assistant job at Loreto Toorak?
- Applications close at 9 am on Monday, May 18th. However, applications are reviewed upon submission, and interviews may begin before the closing date, so early application is recommended.