At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description YOUR ROLE The People Advisor is a key member of the People Experience (PX) team, providing end-to-end operational and advisory support across the employment lifecycle to People Partners and MACS employees. The role delivers timely, consistent guidance on employment policies, workforce planning and people processes, while supporting compliance obligations and contributing to the continuous improvement of People Experience programs and systems aligned to the MACS People Plan. WHAT YOU WILL DO Provide operational HR support and advice across the employment lifecycle in partnership with People Partners Respond to people-related enquiries and manage PX inboxes with timely, accurate and professional communication Maintain employment records and ensure compliance with policies, industrial instruments and employment legislation Prepare documentation, analysis and insights to support workforce planning, organisational design and strategic initiatives Contribute to continuous improvement of people processes, position descriptions and remuneration benchmarking ABOUT YOU Proven ability to deliver professional People Experience/HR advisory services to a diverse group of key stakeholders, providing the highest standards of quality and customer service Sound judgement and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters Proficiency in developing and updating position descriptions to align with organisational goals and industry standards Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, regulations, awards, industrial agreements together with policies and procedures Excellent written communication skills and time management skills Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and to work well within a team HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal Information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4.00pm Friday, 27 February 2026
