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Human Resources Officer

About us

Yirara College is a well-regarded, independent, secondary Aboriginal boarding college based on Christian values, providing a wide range of teaching and recreational programs for its students. Located 8 kms south of Alice Springs in Central Australia. 

The Role

Yirara College is seeking a qualified and experienced Human Resources professional to assist the Director of Business Operations in the delivery of Human Resources support for a large work force of over 100 teachers, administrators and support staff.

The role's responsibilities will include: 

• Understanding of the recruitment process and the maintenance and management of employment and recruitment documentation, policies and procedures.
• HR management practice - recruiting, induction, discipline, performance reviews, EBA administration, position descriptions, contractual law, policies and procedures, professional development planning, training, exit interviews, work cover administration, etc.  
• Demonstrated sound judgement and problem-solving abilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines and able to provide secretarial support to the College leadership. 
• Ability to prepare training schedules for staff in conjunction with management needs.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy, including MS Office products and the College’s data management system - currently Synergetic but potentially soon to be TASS.
• An empathy for and previous experience working in an organisation which supports the development of Indigenous students would be an advantage. 

About you

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will need to possess:

• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources practice.
• Strong experience in the technical and legal aspects of of HR practice. 
• Integrity and a commitment to professionalism and accountability. 

What is on offer

• An above award salary plus Super and on-Campus subsidised housing and utilities for the right candidate.  

To better understand more about this opportunity, please contact the Director of Business Operations on 08 8950 5644 or dbo@yirara.nt.edu.au  

Applications must be able to work in the Northern Territory. Please include a cover letter addressing the skills and experience relevant to the position description, along with a copy of your current resume by Friday 17 May 2024. The College reserves the right to close the search if the correct candidate is secured.