Full-time, Temporary Position (Parental Leave)
ABOUT US
Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney’s unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching from Early Learning to Year 12. Our unique bilingual program immerses students in a second language every day.
Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.
THE ROLE
You will provide Human Resource, recruitment and administrative services and support to the Human Resources Manager.
This diverse generalist role has specific responsibilities for:
- Thorough maintenance of all records and registers and generating and management of correspondence
- Generating and management of a variety of employment contracts and letters
- Oversight of the process of recruitment, induction and training
- Return to Work Coordination and understanding of
- WorkCover and WHS matters
- Ensuring all HR administration, policies and advisory services are current
- Updates/management of HR information system (HRIS) in the workplace
This is a full time, temporary position, replacing a staff member on parental leave and effective beginning of November 2025 for a 12 month period, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm or equivalent.
We are a child safe organisation and are committed to meeting Child Safe Standards and maintaining a child-safe environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
This role calls for an enthusiastic person with experience as a HR Administrator, Advisor or Generalist. You will demonstrate well-developed technology skills, particularly in the use of databases, email and the MS Office and Google suite, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, thorough attention to detail and the ability to learn new skills and processes. As this role is a customer service position, excellent interpersonal skills will be required.
The ideal candidate will be a tertiary qualified HR professional and have acquired skills in:
- Development of Employment Contracts and correspondence
Recruitment and induction of new staff - Workers Compensation, Enterprise Agreements & Industrial Relations
- Experience as a Return to Work Coordinator
- Management of day to day Human Resources issues
- HR policies and procedures
- Administration of HRIS or similar systems
- Experience in a school or Not-For-Profit organisation is desirable
BENEFITS:
In return for your skills and experience you will:
- Participate in regular high quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term.
- Enjoy a vibrant school community with various cultural events and language immersion opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Discounted parking at Broadway shopping centre.
- Have access to the school Fitness Passport Program.
- Have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
To apply for this position, please visit our website, https://www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au/
Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position.
To apply please:
address your correspondence to the Principal, Ms Shauna Colnan.
Please provide:
- a succinct Cover Letter, 1 – 2 pages, addressing the position requirements
- your current CV with details of your experience and qualifications
- the contact details for three Referees, including your current or most recent employer.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS:
You will need to provide:
- your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.
copies of related qualifications, training and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated. - proof of identity will be required
- as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 by 4pm
- Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.
- applications received after the closing date and time may not be accepted.
- IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.
