Human Resources Coordinator 

Melbourne Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a HR Coordinator to join our team. This role is key to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of our HR function while supporting the delivery of the School’s strategic objective: Exceptional Staff. 

The HR Coordinator will play a key role in the recruitment of talent across the School as well as supporting timely service delivery, stakeholder support, and accurate record keeping within a dynamic and collaborative HR environment. The role collaborates with members of the HR team to deliver all aspects of the employment lifecycle; building positive relationships across our School and bringing our values to life.  

This full-time position based at our South Yarra campus. 

Why this could be the right role for you: 

A career in education is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and be part of a values-driven and inclusive community that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration and professional development.  

Melbourne Grammar has permanent staff of approximately 400 and engages casual staff predominantly in our co-curricular program. As an independent entity, we are responsible for managing our own finances to ensure that we remain soundly placed to carry out our key objective - to provide the highest quality education to our students. The School prides itself on its educational offering, openness to improve and the aspiration to achieve the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in all operations of the School. 

The Human Resources Department provides leaders, managers and staff with advice and support across the entire employee lifecycle. Our strong ethos and School values underpins these relationships. 

As the member of our Human Resources team, you'll have the opportunity to: 

• support and contribute to all aspects of the employee life cycle
• build strong partnerships with stakeholders and foster a culture of collaboration
• conduct regular audits of HR data to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors
• contribute to HR initiatives and projects
• provide advice to staff and mangers on the application of Human Resources policies and legislation
• prepare HR-related documents, correspondence, and presentations with accuracy and attention to detail
• engage in ongoing professional learning and development.

We are looking for a candidate with: 

• a proactive approach and focus on continuous improvement
• a solid understanding of HR principles and practices
• superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• systems thinking; a passion for building thoughtful, people-centered HR systems
• critical thinking; the ability to evaluate issues and solve problems effectively
• strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

We welcome candidates from all fields, but experience in coordinating and supporting the employment lifecycle will be highly regarded. 

Join our team 

Melbourne Grammar is one of Australia’s leading schools because we focus on excellence in all that we do. If your goal is always to do your best work, we’ll reward you for it and help you grow and succeed. We are a values-led organisation where respect, courage and integrity inform all our actions.  

Our School is known for: 

• collegiality and collaboration 
• outstanding, well-resourced work environment 
• kind and considerate staff, students and community members. 

Applying for the role 

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be redirected to our secure online staff recruitment portal.  

Click here to view the Job Description  

Applications close Friday 6 March 2026 

Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. The successful candidate must hold a valid Victorian Working with Childminder Check.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website. 

For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via employment@mgs.vic.edu.au