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Mary MacKillop Childcare North Queensland is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to families across the Diocese of Townsville, spanning from Ingham in the North to Proserpine in the South, Mount Isa in the West, and Palm Island to the East. We have grown to include 4 Early Learning Centres, 9 Kindergartens and 14 Outside School Hours Care Centres.

Join MMCNQ and help shape a positive, compliant, and people-focused workplace culture.

At MMCNQ, we’re looking for a dedicated and proactive HR Advisor to support our people and leaders across the full employee lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, providing practical advice, and contributing to workforce excellence.

About the Role
As the HR Advisor, you will provide responsive and proactive HR support across a broad range of people and culture functions. You will work closely with managers, leaders, and employees to deliver high-quality HR services that support organisational goals and workforce planning initiatives.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 30 hours per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, probation, employment changes, and offboarding processes
• Providing advice on HR policies, procedures, employment conditions, and industrial instruments
• Coordinating compliance activities including mandatory training, working rights and probity checks
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records and workforce data
• Collaborating with Payroll and corporate services teams to support staffing and workforce needs
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with MMCNQ’s Strategic and Workforce Operational Plans

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline (Diploma or Degree preferred).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a HR advisory or senior HR administrative role.
• Experience in an education or not-for-profit environment (desirable). 
• Experience with recruitment, HR systems, employee lifecycle processes, and HR compliance.
• Paid Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
• Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check

How to apply
If you are interested in joining our vibrant team at MMCNQ, please submit your resume and cover letter via the APPLY NOW link. Interviews will occur as applications are received.
  
If you have any questions about this position, please contact our HR team on employment@mmcnq.catholic.edu.au or 07 4726 3294.

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