People and Culture Coordinator

Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is looking for a passionate and driven People and Culture Coordinator to join our collaborative HR Operations team and help shape a positive employee experience across the organisation.

• Location: Fitzroy
• Job Type: Temporary Full-Time (38 hours per week)

What we offer our employees:

At BSL, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance:

• Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay – package up to $18,500 annually (via AccessPay)
• Genuine career development and learning opportunities
• 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Discounted health insurance and free annual flu vaccinations

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity until early February 2027 to play a key role in delivering high-quality HR support within a purpose-driven organisation. As a People and Culture (P&C) Coordinator, you’ll be the go-to person for employees and leaders, helping to create a seamless and positive employee experience.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Act as a trusted first point of contact, providing clear and practical advice on employee relations matters using our HR ticketing system
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and maintaining accurate personnel records
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including HR systems enhancements and process optimisation
• Support key people initiatives such as HR audits, staff engagement surveys, and recognition programs
• Partner closely with HR Advisors, Business Partners, and wider P&C teams to deliver impactful outcomes
• Generate HR reports, including compliance insights, and engagement data

About Brotherhood of St. Laurence:

At BSL, our work is guided by a clear and powerful vision an Australia free of poverty.

For more than 90 years, we have worked alongside communities, partners, and policymakers to drive systemic change. With over 1,500 employees and 1,000 volunteers, we are united by a shared commitment to building a fairer, more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

What we are looking for:

We’re seeking someone who is not only capable, but genuinely motivated to contribute to meaningful work and make a difference.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline
• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar HR or administrative role
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (such as PageUp) and Ticketing systems (such as Jira/Fresh Service)
• Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and sound judgement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders

If this sounds like the right fit for you:

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can grow your HR career in a supportive, purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

Please submit the following as separate attachments:

• A tailored cover letter
• A current resume outlining your skills and experience
• A written response (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here or see attached below.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kellie Alford at Kellie.Alford@bsl.org.au using the subject line: People and Culture Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications close: at 11:55 PM on the closing date

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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