HR Business Partner

An Opportunity
Luther College invites applications for the role of HR Business Partner. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity for an experienced and relationally driven human resources professional who is passionate about contributing to a high-performing and values-aligned workplace culture. 

As a trusted advisor, the HR Business Partner works in close collaboration with the Principal and senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR services. This role is not one of isolation but of meaningful partnership, supporting leaders across the college to achieve organisational goals through best-practice people management.

You will play a central role in workforce planning, recruitment and retention, organisational design, employee relations, and performance and change management. Additionally, you will drive the implementation of the College’s HR strategy and ensure alignment with policy, culture, and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong strategic insight, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, with a demonstrated ability to build trust, empower others, and navigate complexity in a values-based educational environment.

About Luther College
Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning.  We are committed to preparing young people for life through the provision of rich and personalised learning experiences that encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes that our young people need to contribute confidently to community.

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley, Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.

Benefits You Can Expect
Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make. Examples include:

• An additional 5 days of gifted leave per year in addition to 4 weeks annual leave.
• Flexibility to work from home (on application) during the non-term weeks.
• 15 days personal carer’s leave per year.
• Access to 16 weeks paid parental leave (some conditions apply).
• Fee relief for student tuition fees (some conditions apply).
• Approximately 5 days paid professional development per year.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and development through mentoring and professional development.

The Application Process
Please apply via the college employment webpage, addressing your application to Jacqui Layfield, Principal including the following information:

• A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the Position Description)
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional referees
• Evidence of a current employer Working with Children Check (WWCC), which will need to be transferred to Luther College if successfully appointed
• Evidence of a current, satisfactory national police check (within 12 months of issue)
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)

 
Applications close: Thursday 31 July 2025

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the Principal’s Office on 9724 2000.

The college reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Applicants must be willing to support the college’s approach to excellence in Christian co-education.

Our Commitment to Child Safety
All students who attend Luther College have a right to feel and to be safe. The wellbeing and safety of all students in our care is our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. The college has a commitment to child safety and all staff will be responsible for understanding, applying and promoting the college’s commitment to child safety, and its related policies and procedures.

Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college’s Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.

Visit our website for more information and for a copy of our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Program – Child Safety Adult Code of Conduct (www.luther.vic.edu.au).