People and Culture Business Partner

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding People and Culture Business Partner to join our People and Culture team. In this role, you will provide practical, solutions-focused advice across the employee lifecycle, while supporting the management of employee relations matters with confidence, professionalism and sound judgement. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will play a key role in coaching leaders, building workforce capability, and fostering a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering leaders, strengthening workplace culture, and supporting the delivery of exceptional people practices across the School.

Key details:

Full time, permanent position

6 weeks annual leave plus other benefits

Excellent opportunity for a People and Culture professional to partner with leaders and provide trusted advice, coaching and support to deliver positive people outcomes

About You

An outstanding People and Culture Business Partner, you have

Values of respect, responsibility and reverence

Commitment to excellence

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to develop trusted and credible relationships with leaders and managers at all levels

Strong influencing, coaching and relationship-management skills

Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations frameworks, awards and enterprise agreements

Experience managing employee relations matters including performance management, conduct, conflict resolution, grievances and concerns

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity

Well-developed IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite and HRIS platforms

Well-developed organisational and time management skills

Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity

Demonstrated experience in a People & Culture Business Partner, Human Resources Advisor or similar generalist HR role (education sector highly regarded)

Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience

* Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)

About Us

We are a leader in boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and committed to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission and invest in their professional and personal growth, recognising the vital role they play in inspiring excellence in our boys.

Key benefits:

Extensive resources and facilities

Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development

Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals

Generous leave entitlements and salary package options

Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

About Applying

For a copy of the position description, please copy the following link into your browser:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bf4cdJTebg3D\_eiHqc-Y\_wtM1xSit-x8/view?usp=drive\_link

Applications should be addressed to the Director of People and Culture, and include:

cover letter

CV

* details of at least 3 professional referees

Applications will be accepted via our website only.

Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026 (5pm) Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.