People and Culture Assistant (AADM2611) • 0 of 15 filled

Position

People and Culture Assistant

Applications Close

30 October 2026

Role Description

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented People and Culture Assistant to join our Head Office team in Wahroonga. This full-time role (36.25 hours per week) provides vital administrative and operational support to the People and Culture team, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and effectively across our school system. This is an initial 12-month contract, with a 6-month review and annual appraisals thereafter.

You will be part of a dedicated team committed to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, supporting staff and schools in delivering a Christ-centred learning community.

Location

Greater Sydney Conference - Wahroonga, NSW

Key Responsibilities

• responding to general enquiries and providing exceptional customer service;
• drafting and issuing contracts and offer letters;
• coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes, including compliance checks;
• assisting with email and calendar management;
• supporting payroll review processes;
• maintaining accurate employee records in ERP systems and Personnel Service Records;
• reviewing and updating policies and procedures;
• assisting with HR initiatives and projects;
• assisting the Return-to-Work Coordinator with Workers Compensation processes; and
• providing administrative support to the People and Culture team as required.

What We’re Looking For

• strong communication, administration and interpersonal skills;
• excellent organisational and time management abilities;
• attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
• ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;
• proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• competence in computer systems, ideally with HRIS experience;
• understanding of HR processes and policies; and
• administrative qualifications and/or experience in HR, recruitment or administration will be highly regarded.

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd is committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment. Only applicants with a Working with Children Check will be considered for this role.

Application Requirements

The successful applicant must be a practicing baptised member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a strong commitment to its mission.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply.  The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of Interest

Applications can be emailed to Cyrus Muwanguzi, People and Culture Manager, Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd – [email protected].  Applications should include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume with a minimum of three referees including contact details.