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HR Manager | Education

Job Title: HR Manager | Education
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Balwyn, Victoria, Australia
Industry: Corporate Services
Salary: AU$93000 - AU$109000 per annum + Super + 10 weeks annual leave
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH335083_1761774717
Contact Name: Angus Hayes
Contact Email: angus.hayes@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Oct 30, 2025

Job Description

HR Manager | Education
Location: Balwyn North
Salary: $93,000 - $109,967 + Super | Range 4 | 10 Weeks Leave

The Client

A well-established educational institution in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, recognised for its strong community and commitment to excellence. With over 250 staff, this organisation values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all areas of its operations.

The Role

A newly created position offering the opportunity to shape and deliver the organisation's HR strategy. Reporting to the Business Manager, this role provides both strategic and hands-on HR support across all facets of the employee lifecycle.

  • Lead HR operations, policy development and compliance
  • Act as Return-to-Work Coordinator and manage related processes
  • Provide advice on workforce planning and employee relations
  • Support leaders with performance management and staff wellbeing initiatives
  • Collaborate with Business Manager, Finance team and Staffing Committee
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement of HR frameworks and culture

Skills / Experience Required

  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or Business
  • Strong HR generalist experience within a complex organisation
  • Leadership or advisory experience across multiple HR functions
  • Sound understanding of compliance, legislation and best practice
  • Return-to-Work coordination experience (desirable)
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills

Benefits

  • $93-109K + Super
  • Competitive salary with 10 weeks of annual leave
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership team
  • Stable, values-driven organisation with long-term vision

Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.