Business Consultant - Onboarding And Delivery

RecordPoint; Canberra; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Mentorship program

Contractor engagement

Job summary

Inspiring Lives Today seeks an experienced HR & IR Consultant to advise clients across Australia on award coverage, performance management, and industrial relations compliance. This is a flexible, remote, part-time contractor role with 25–30 hours per week across a 4–5 day pattern, offering autonomy and ongoing mentorship.

The role focuses on SCHADS and Fair Work Act interpretation, drafting contracts, and embedded HR support for diverse clients in a consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ HR experience, ideally in consultancy or across multiple industries.
• Demonstrated confidence in IR matters, particularly Award interpretation, misconduct, and compliance.
• Strong SCHADS Award experience (essential).
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence advising clients on complex matters.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, confident HR and IR advice across a broad range of matters for a diverse client base.
• Advise on Award coverage, classification, and interpretation across multiple industries.
• Drafting and tailoring employment contracts to suit industry, role, and compliance requirements.
• Act as embedded HR Manager for key clients, managing day-to-day HR queries and processes.
• Review and develop HR policies and procedures aligned with legislation and best practice.

Skills

HR experience

IR expertise

SCHADS Award

Fair Work Act

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

HR & Industrial Relations Consultant

Effective HR is a growing HR and Industrial Relations consultancy delivering practical, compliant, and commercially sound advice to businesses across Australia. We pride ourselves on providing tailored, high-quality solutions that genuinely work for our clients, rather than generic HR templates.

Our work spans Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Payroll, Recruitment, HR and Payroll system implementations, Workplace Health and Safety, and Workers’ Compensation. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced HR & IR Consultant to join our team.

This is a varied, client-facing role, however strong Industrial Relations capability is essential, with exposure across multiple industries.

• What You’ll Do


• Working remotely with a diverse client base, you’ll provide practical, confident HR and IR advice across a broad range of matters, including:


• Providing expert advice on Award coverage, classification, and interpretation across multiple industries


• (experience in SCHADS is essential; Building & Construction and GRIA experience is advantageous)


• Advising on performance management, absenteeism, misconduct, and termination processes


• Supporting clients with employee disputes, redundancies, and consultation obligations


• Drafting and tailoring employment contracts to suit industry, role, and compliance requirements


• Acting as an embedded HR Manager for key clients, managing day-to-day HR queries and processes


• Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures aligned with legislation and best practice


• Conducting end-to-end recruitment where required (this is not a core focus of the role)

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, capable consultant who enjoys the pace and variety of consultancy work and brings strong IR expertise to the table.

You’ll bring:

• Minimum 7 years’ HR experience, ideally in consultancy or across multiple industries


• Demonstrated confidence in IR matters, particularly Award interpretation, misconduct, and compliance


• Strong SCHADS Award experience (essential)


• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards


• Excellent communication skills and confidence advising clients on complex matters


• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused mindset

Why Join Effective HR?

We offer genuine flexibility, autonomy, and support in a fully remote environment.

• 25–30 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days


• Fully remote with autonomy to manage your workload and diary


• Paid for every hour worked — no unpaid overtime


• Supportive, highly skilled team who value quality work and collaboration


• Exposure to complex, interesting IR matters across a broad client base

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an IR‑confident HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, advisory‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please include a short cover letter addressing:

• What interests you about working in an IR‑focused consultancy


• A brief summary of a complex IR matter you’ve worked on


• The Awards you’re confident advising on


• Your preferred hours per week and general availability

We value team fit, confidence in IR advice, and a proactive approach — use your cover letter to show us how you’d add value.

About Us
At Inspiring Lives Today, we support HR professionals ready to redefine how they work. Our global personal development company provides the tools, mentorship, and systems to help you design a career around freedom, flexibility, and impact.

The Role
As a Consultant, you’ll connect with professionals seeking transformation and introduce world‑class personal growth programs. You’ll work within a proven framework, backed by mentorship and structured systems for success.

Ideal Candidate

5+ years in HR, recruitment, or related people-focused roles.

Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Self‑motivated, proactive, and open to personal growth.

Excited by the idea of flexible, self‑directed work.

What’s Offered

Fully remote setup — work from anywhere.

Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship.

A community of growth‑focused professionals.

This is a self‑directed contractor position, not employment. Results vary based on effort. Not MLM.