Director of People & Culture
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 24 April 2025
Applications sought for Director of People & Culture to promote, develop, and drive a robust People & Culture workforce.
<p>St Paul’s College is a co-educational R-12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition. </p><p>We are a welcoming and diverse community where families and teachers work together to guide students in becoming compassionate, respectful, and faithful young adults.</p><p>Our staff play a vital role in fostering a learning environment that reflects our core values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity.</p><p>We invite applications from suitably qualified individuals who are passionate about education and contributing to our vibrant college community.</p><p>Applications are sought for the following position: <strong>Director of People & Culture</strong></p><p>We are seeking applications from experienced candidates, with a start date ASAP or by negotiation. This permanent full-time position comes with an attractive remuneration package based on experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Applicants will need to:</p><ul><li>Demonstrate the ability and passion to promote, develop, and drive a robust People & Culture workforce.</li><li>Bring expertise in managing strategic and operational HR functions, including compliance, recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and performance management.</li><li>Display exceptional leadership qualities and relevant qualifications to build positive partnerships and effectively manage people.</li><li>Actively support and contribute to the Catholic Identity and Edmund Rice Tradition.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:</p><ul><li><strong>Expertise and Practical Experience</strong>: Proven ability to manage strategic and operational human resources activities.</li><li><strong>Human Resources Proficiency</strong>: Comprehensive skills and experience across all human resources functions, including managing complex matters and applying contemporary practices and statutory requirements.</li><li><strong>Enterprise Agreements and Unions</strong>: Experience in working with enterprise agreements and unions is highly desirable.</li><li><strong>Independent Judgement</strong>: Significant and independent professional judgement, demonstrating advanced expertise and substantial autonomy.</li><li><strong>Interpersonal Skills</strong>: Exceptional ability to interact positively across the school community, including excellent written and verbal communication skills to lead and collaborate effectively within a team.</li><li><strong>Program Implementation</strong>: Experience in developing, leading, implementing, and embedding programs and initiatives to achieve positive staff engagement and required outcomes.</li><li><strong>Change Leadership</strong>: Ability to effectively lead change and consultation processes, coaching and influencing others to adapt to change.</li><li><strong>Planning and Organisational Skills</strong>: Highly developed planning, organisational, and accountability skills to prioritise workload and deliver outcomes on time.</li><li><strong>Support for Leadership</strong>: Capability to positively support leadership in managing employment and staff matters, balancing school and individual needs.</li><li><strong>Professional Development</strong>: Commitment to ongoing professional learning and timely completion of required training, with active participation in school activities.</li></ul><p>For additional information, please contact <strong>Josh Foulis, Deputy Principal</strong>, at <strong>hr@stpauls.sa.edu.au</strong>.</p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>Applications are to be submitted via the <strong>St Paul’s College website</strong>: <a href="https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">St Paul’s College | Employment</a>.</p><p><strong>Submissions must include:</strong></p><p>Address applications to the Principal, Mr Patrick Harmer</p><p>Your application is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and abilities to a selection panel. </p><p>All applications must include a:</p><ul><li>Letter of Application (1 page)</li><li>A statement addressing the Position Information Document Key Accountabilities (maximum 3 pages)</li><li>Resume (listing three referees).</li><li>St Paul’s College Employment Application and Declaration.</li></ul><p><strong>Closing Date:</strong></p><p><strong>Applications close at 10 am, Thursday 24 April.</strong></p><p>Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOoJZjzKQ-8" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOoJZjzKQ-8</a></p>