About Immanuel Immanuel College is a co-educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church of Australia providing education from Years 7 – 12 to students from across Australia and around the world. We are an award-winning independent school recognised for our innovative approach to education, our progressive learning environments and our world-class learning, arts and sports facilities. At Immanuel College, you can be part of a place that challenges the traditional, where new ways of thinking are nothing new at all. We are unique, contemporary, fun and bold, and are seeking a dedicated and experienced Human Resources (HR) Officer to join our team on an ongoing, full-time basis. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Officer plays a key role in coordinating and delivering high‑quality HR services across the employee lifecycle. This is a hands‑on generalist role that partners with leaders and staff to support recruitment and onboarding, people processes, HR compliance and continuous improvement. Through your work, you will contribute to the ongoing success and wellbeing of both the staff and the broader Immanuel College community. Key responsibilities: Coordinate and support all aspects of the employee life cycle including but not limited to recruitment & selection, onboarding, performance development, offboarding and change management Assist with all cyclical HR tasks such as induction, probationary reviews, staff surveys, preparation and issue of statements of service etc Draft HR correspondence, including employment contracts, variation letters, and other essential documents as required Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to staff and leaders to assist them in understanding HR processes Coordinate HR compliance obligations in line with legislation and maintain record-keeping for all staff, student teachers, sport coaches, music instructors and volunteers Monitor the shared HR Inbox, triages enquiries and action items Assist in the regular review, development and implementation of the College’s HR policies, procedures, guidelines and HR-related systems Maintain HR data and prepare reports to support workforce planning, compliance and informed decision-making Contribute to existing and new HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives Our ideal candidate will bring: Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and/or relevant experience in a similar role Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary Human Resources practices Intermediate knowledge of employment law including the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment Application process Join our team and embrace the opportunity to enhance your HR career in an environment that values honesty, integrity and compassion. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to professional growth, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement, while contributing to a leading independent school community. If you meet the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application by 5:00pm on Monday, 20 July 2026. Please apply via SEEK, providing a resumé including details of referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Principal, John Thompson. For further information, please visit www.immanuel.sa.edu.au/careers. All positions at the College require a valid Working with Children Check. Immanual College is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
