People and Culture Business Partner (Darwin NT)

About the Position

Located in Darwin, Northern Territory, NT Christian Schools is seeking an experienced and relational People and Culture professional to join our team as a People and Culture Business Partner. Available for an immediate or negotiable start, this role offers a unique opportunity to support leaders and employees across our diverse school communities. You will work collaboratively within a network of schools grounded in Christian faith and committed to excellence in education, service and community.

Our Schools

NT Christian Schools is a Christian organisation. It exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction.

As representatives of NT Christian Schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of such roles that applicants hold and act consistently with the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools, including as articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.

About the Role

The People and Culture Business Partner provides high-level HR and compliance support across the employee lifecycle within NT Christian Schools. The role ensures accurate People and Culture system management (TechOne), legislative compliance, workforce monitoring, and effective onboarding and offboarding processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Business Partnering Role

Partnering with principals and school leaders on workforce planning and staffing requirements.

Advising on employment contracts, awards, enterprise agreements, policies and employment legislation.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, People and Culture with regards to employee relations matters, including grievances, workplace investigations, misconduct and disciplinary processes.

Supporting principals with performance management, probation reviews and employee development.

Advising on leave, salaries, allowances, relocation support and other employment conditions.

Working with payroll and finance teams to resolve salary, leave, superannuation and allowance matters.

Supporting teacher attraction and retention, particularly in remote or difficult-to-staff schools.

Coordinating employer-sponsored migration for eligible teachers and other employees.

Supporting employee wellbeing, engagement, EAP and workplace health and safety initiatives.

Ensuring People and Culture practices comply with child-safety standards, safeguarding requirements and mandatory reporting obligations.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Supporting the recruitment, selection and onboarding of teachers, educators, support staff and school leaders.

Onboard new staff members into TechOne, ensuring accurate and compliant data entry.

Prepare employment documentation, contracts, and variations.

Ensure all pre-employment compliance documentation is completed.

Support School Campus leaders throughout the onboarding process.

Compliance & Workforce Governance

Monitor fixed-term contracts to ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 and organisational policies.

Ensure Positions of Responsibility are appropriately documented and monitored within approved terms.

Monitor visa conditions for applicable employees and report potential breaches.

Support audits and governance requirements.

Ensure employment arrangements align with NTCS policies and legislative obligations.

About You

You are a faith-driven, relational and strategic Business Partner, who is committed to Christian education and excellence in learning outcomes.

Essential Criteria

A diploma or Tertiary qualification in similar field.

A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.

Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values.

Provide reliable support, with strong time management, organisational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to build positive and productive working relationships with team members, senior staff and clients to achieve shared outcomes.

Why Join NT Christian Schools?

Be part of a collaborative and supportive leadership network

Lead a school grounded in faith, purpose, and community

Make a lasting impact on students, families, and staff

Engage in ongoing leadership development across multiple campuses

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

12% Super Contribution

Long-Service Leave pro-rata after five years

Tuition discounts for staff children\

Salary Sacrificing and health care corporate rates\

Relocation assistance\

Ongoing professional development

Up to eighteen (18) weeks of paid maternity leave\

* Access to staff wellbeing program

Apply now via our website to lead with vision, faith, and excellence in a thriving Christian education community.

We encourage applicants to apply via our school website - https://jobs.ntchristianschools.com.au/