Human Resources Business Partner

About us  

The Industry School, formerly the AITC, is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.

We provide a unique two-to-three-year program for young people in Years 10 to 12 designed to progressively develop employability skills and achieve individualized learning goals while meeting the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Our aim is to seamlessly blend senior education and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences that are relevant to the real world of industry.

About the Role

Make a genuine impact in a growing, purpose-driven education organisation.

We are seeking a HR Business Partner to join our team in a full-time capacity with the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

The Industry School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, providing a unique education model that connects young people with industry and real-world learning opportunities. As we continue to grow across Queensland and expand interstate, we are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People and Culture team.

Reporting to the Head of People, you will partner with Principals, School Leaders and Department Heads across an allocated portfolio of schools or professional services. You will provide practical HR advice, coach leaders through people matters, support employee lifecycle activities and help ensure consistent, high-quality people practices across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to work in a broad generalist HR role where no two days are the same. You'll build strong relationships with leaders, coordinate people initiatives, support employee relations matters and contribute to the ongoing development of our decentralised People and Culture model.

Our Values – how we show up

Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:

• Demonstrate genuine care
• Think progressively
• Take courageous action
• Achieve inspiring outcomes
• Contribute authentically
• Succeed collectively

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and innovative education organisation.
• Partner directly with leaders to influence people and culture outcomes.
• Broad and varied HR portfolio with genuine autonomy.
• Supportive and collaborative People and Culture team.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• Hybrid working environment based in the Professional Services team.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience partnering with leaders to manage performance, employee relations and workforce matters.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
• A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Applicants must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a Working with Children Check.
• Ability to travel in SEQ or other states, if required.
• AHRI other or other professional membership highly regarded

To Apply

Applications close 12pm 6th July

Please note: Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date on receipt of application. If this opportunity has sparked your interest, please apply as soon as practicable. 

For a copy of the Position Description or to find out more, please contact ******@theindustryschool.com.au

All young people who come to The Industry School have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm. All teaching candidates must be QCT registered. All other candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia and a current working with children check. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant background checks, including a police check, to determine suitability and ensure compliance to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children and working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.