For over 12 years, Rise & Shine Kindergarten has been raising the bar in early
childhood education. We’re a proudly private, family-owned organisation with
400+ people across 14 centres in NSW and QLD — and we’re growing. At the heart
of everything is a simple belief: exceptional learning starts with exceptional
people.
The role
Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you’ll be a trusted HR Adviser covering a portfolio of Sydney centres. This is a true 360 HR role — no two days will look the same.
- Own the full employee lifecycle for your client group — from hiring
and onboarding through to performance and offboarding
- Partner with centre leaders as their go-to expert on employment
legislation, WHS, performance management, and workplace grievances
- Champion HR projects and initiatives that lift engagement,
strengthen retention, and shape a genuinely great culture
- Support Workers’ Compensation and return-to-work cases (training
provided — no prior experience needed)
- Advise, coach, and support Centre Directors through the performance development and review process cycle including monitoring, management of unsatisfactory performance, performance improvement plans, and development need analysis.
- Prepare and analyse quarterly HR metrics to surface insights and
drive better decisions
About you
- Proven experience in an HR Adviser or similar generalist role
- Bachelor degree or Diploma in Human Resources
- Comfortable working in an HRIS (Employment Hero experience a plus) and confident pulling reports in Excel
- High integrity, discretion with sensitive matters, and a genuine passion for people and culture
- A natural communicator with real empathy — someone who can connect at every level of the organisation
- Valid driver’s licence and a current (or willingness to obtain) WWCC
What’s in it for you
Company fleet car – travel to centres in style
Heavily discounted childcare
Real career growth as we expand, so does your opportunity to grow with us
Wellbeing support – access to sonder — our mental health & wellbeing platform
Free parking on-site at our Beverly Park office
Paid social events – team bonding that’s actually fun — and on the company
Send through your resume via APPLY or for a confidential discussion about the role call, Jessica Avdalis (Group HR Manager) on 0455 130 864
Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.
