HR Business Partner / Senior HR Business Partner

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a HR Business Partner / Senior HR Business Partner (2-Year Contract) at the Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

• Hands-on recruitment experience essential
• Excellent stakeholder management skills essential
• Strong customer service ethos essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential
• Knowledge on employment and labour laws essential
• High degree of confidentiality and discretion essential
• Interchangeable skills between being a team player and self-motivator essential
• Self-initiation skills essential
• Payroll knowledge (from a checking perspective only) preferred
• HRIS platform knowledge preferred
• High EQ essential

Qualifications:

• 4-10 years of HR Generalist/Business Partner experience essential.

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How to Apply:

Only applications submitted through our job portal will be considered.

To submit your application, kindly copy-paste this link into a browser:

https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2237c=cognitapeople&source=MyCareerFuture

Complete this application before the closing date of 28 February 2026.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.