• Join a small team striving to make a difference in the lives of the elderly
• Part-time role with negotiable days and hours
• Based in Glendalough, Perth

About us

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven organisation dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to older persons in need.

Glendalough Home, Perth is a 60-bed residential aged care facility, employing around 100 permanent full-time, part-time, and casual staff.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Human Resources Coordinator to support the leadership team and ensure the effective coordination of the HR function across Glendalough Home. The role is part of a national, professional HR team.

The role

Reporting to the Mother Superior (or her delegated authority), you will play a key role in fostering a positive, mission‑aligned workplace culture reflective of the values of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

You will be responsible for coordinating a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, workforce compliance and performance management processes. You will provide guidance and support to managers on human resources matters, and sound generalist HR advice to employees.

As an experienced HR practitioner, you will support the leadership team with workforce planning and organisational development initiatives, and the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

You will also be responsible for maintaining up-to-date HR records, compliance registers, and workforce documentation.

The role is part-time, 45 hours per fortnight, and is based on site at Glendalough Home. The days and hours to be worked are negotiable.

About you

You will demonstrate sound judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism in a sensitive environment.

Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
• Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within aged care, community services, or the not‑for‑profit sector
• Experience interpreting workplace legislation and industrial instruments and providing advice and coaching to managers regarding HR matters
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• High standards of professional integrity and confidentiality
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel, and in the use of databases
• A commitment to working within the mission and ethos of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

What’s on offer

Working with the Little Sisters of the Poor is more than a job – it is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose‑driven work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of older people. We offer:

• A warm, supportive, and values‑based workplace culture
• The opportunity to work with purpose as part of a dedicated and compassionate team
• Negotiable days and hours of work to facilitate work-life balance
• An attractive salary and access to not‑for‑profit salary packaging benefits
• Generous entitlements within our enterprise agreement
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A stable, mission‑centred organisation with a long tradition of service.

Enquiries and application process

For a confidential discussion, and to obtain a copy of the Position Description and instructions on how to apply, please contact Nevine Piperides at Reach HR on 0418 698 327 or [email protected].

Applications close Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Additional requirements

Preferred candidates must have a National Police Check clearance prior to employment.

As this is an ongoing role, candidates must have an unrestricted right to work permanently in Australia.