People And Culture Coordinator

Support people, systems and compliance in a purpose‑led organisation.

Join Lady Gowrie Tasmania and play an important role in supporting a positive, compliant and child‑safe workplace that enables our teams to give children the best start in life.

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life.

Learn more about us: https://gowrie-tas.com.au/

The role:

We’re seeking a detail‑driven and service‑oriented People & Culture Administration Officer to join our collaborative People and Quality team.

Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, this role supports the effective administration of people systems, workforce compliance and core People & Culture processes across the employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with Service Managers, Payroll and the broader P&C team to ensure records are accurate, compliance obligations are met and people processes run smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, systems‑focused work, takes pride in accuracy, and likes supporting others behind the scenes to do their best work. It’s a great opportunity to build or deepen experience in People & Culture within a regulated, values‑based environment.

In this role, you will:

• Support workforce compliance by maintaining accurate records, registers and employee documentation in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Administer People & Culture systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy across onboarding, role changes, employment variations and offboarding.
• Coordinate compliant onboarding and employee lifecycle processes that support Service Managers and teams across the organisation.
• Act as a first point of contact for People & Culture system and process queries, providing clear guidance and escalating where needed.
• Support continuous improvement by maintaining templates, forms, process documentation and contributing to efficient ways of working.

To view a copy of the Position Description go to: https://gowrie-tas.com.au/employment

What you’ll bring:

You’re organised, reliable and take pride in getting the details right. You enjoy working with systems, processes and data, and you bring a thoughtful, service‑focused approach to supporting managers and colleagues.

To thrive in this role, you will also need:

• Demonstrated high‑level administrative experience, ideally in a regulated or compliance‑focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and information.
• Confidence working with databases or information systems, and the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• A high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (or willingness to obtain)

What you’ll receive:

At Lady Gowrie Tasmania, we recognise that supporting our people is just as important as looking after the children and families we serve. We offer a range of benefits to support your career, wellbeing, and work–life balance:

Flexible working arrangements: This role can be full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE).

Health & Wellbeing support: Wellbeing initiatives and events, annual flu vaccinations, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!

Financial benefits: Access to discounts on private health insurance and major retailers, plus a 15% discount on education and care fees for your children attending our services.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us more about you and your experience aligned with this role clicking the “Apply Now” button.

Applications close 8am Wednesday 13 May 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they are received - early applications are encouraged.

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

For more information on this role or the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@gowrie-tas.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.