Pembroke School is seeking a proactive, highly organised and people-centred People and Culture Administrator to join our dynamic People and Culture team. This pivotal role supports the smooth and efficient operation of the broader People and Culture function and will suit someone who enjoys managing detail, prioritising competing demands, and supporting daily people operations.
About the Role
Working at the heart of the School, you’ll support staff across their entire employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to professional learning and offboarding. In this hands-on role, you’ll be relied upon for your organisation, attention to detail, and responsiveness, helping ensure day-to-day people processes run smoothly while supporting a positive, collaborative, and forward-looking workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide high-level administrative support across all People and Culture operations
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, induction, and employment changes with precision, specifically for the School's casual workforce
- Maintain accurate employee records, compliance data, and HR systems
- Manage competing priorities and time-sensitive tasks with confidence
- Support professional learning and probation activities across the School
- Contribute to process improvement and strong service delivery within the P&C team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in an operational environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and time management matter. You enjoy working with people, communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, and bring a calm, professional approach to managing competing priorities, while taking pride in accuracy, confidentiality, and getting the details right.
You will bring:
- Experience in administration or HR support within a busy, people-focused environment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using digital systems, databases, and Microsoft Office tools
- A collaborative mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- A genuine commitment to positive culture, service excellence, and continuous improvement
- Experience with ELMO and Synergetic is advantageous
Required for Employment (Prior to Commencement)
Find Your Place At Pembroke
At Pembroke, you’ll be part of a warm and collaborative school community that values relationships, initiative, and a shared commitment to learning. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, or behind the scenes, every role contributes to shaping the rich and inclusive culture of the School. With opportunities for professional growth, a strong sense of belonging, and a genuine appreciation for staff, Pembroke is a place where your work is seen, valued, and celebrated.
Read more in The Heart of Pembroke - Celebrating our Staff.
Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Pembroke is a vibrant and exciting School catering for a diverse community of students. With over 1,700 students, the School offers a broad-ranging curriculum and an outstanding choice of co-curricular opportunities. The School employs over 300 permanent and fixed-term staff, plus more than 150 casual employees.
Pembroke seeks to engage outstanding, diverse and well-qualified staff to work in our welcoming and open School. All staff work together to provide an environment that facilitates each student’s exploration of their potential, academic progress and personal welfare. Staff are encouraged to maintain a collaborative approach, a broad outlook within their respective field and a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. Pembroke is a lively and fulfilling place to work.
How to Apply
Applications for this position close on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at 11:59 pm.
- You are required to upload a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) identifying your interest in applying and what you could bring to the role.
- Your application should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Mark Staker.
- The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
- For any enquiries regarding this position, please email talent@pembroke.sa.edu.au
- Please do not email your applications.
- Late applications and those submitted via external recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Pembroke School is an equal opportunity employer.
