HR Advisor – 6-Month Contract – Centacare
Location: Brisbane
Contract: 6‑month contract
Work arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Hours: Full‑time
About Centacare
Centacare is a purpose‑led, not‑for‑profit organisation supporting individuals, children and families across Queensland. Our services are available to the whole community, regardless of religion, background, circumstances, age, gender or ability. We work alongside people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage, helping them strengthen relationships, navigate challenges and achieve meaningful goals. The organisation operates with a large and diverse workforce and a People & Culture team committed to giving managers and employees practical, responsive and thoughtful support.
The Opportunity
As HR Advisor you will support managers and leaders across a broad range of people matters. You will:
- Provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees
- Assist with employee relations matters, including conduct, grievances and workplace concerns
- Support managers through performance and probation processes
- Prepare letters, meeting notes, outcome correspondence and other HR documentation
- Help coordinate workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
- Interpret policies, employment conditions, modern awards and enterprise agreements
- Respond to employee and manager enquiries in a timely and professional way
- Support organisational change and consultation activities
- Assist with workforce planning and general HR administration
- Maintain accurate case notes, records and HR documentation
- Support onboarding, off‑boarding and employment lifecycle activities where required
- Contribute to learning, leadership and organisational development initiatives
- Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve HR processes
- Work collaboratively across the broader People & Culture team
About You
- Experience as an HR Advisor, People & Culture Advisor, HR Coordinator or generalist with meaningful advisory exposure
- Practical experience supporting employee relations and performance matters
- An understanding of modern awards, enterprise agreements, employment legislation and HR policies
- Experience preparing clear and professional HR documentation
- Confidence communicating with managers and employees at different levels
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Sound judgement and respect for confidentiality
- The ability to manage several matters at once and follow actions through
- A collaborative, approachable and service‑focused working style
- A willingness to ask questions and continue developing your HR capability
- Experience supporting organisational change, investigations or disciplinary processes would be highly regarded
- Exposure to learning, leadership development or organisational development initiatives would also be valuable
- A relevant qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business or a related discipline would be beneficial
Benefits
- Salary packaging benefits – package up to $18,550 of your annual salary tax‑free, helping increase your take‑home pay
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Some flexibility around start and finish times
- Opportunities to build your HR, employee relations and industrial relations experience
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential support for you and eligible family members
- The opportunity to contribute to work that supports individuals, families and communities across Queensland
Commitment to Safety and Inclusion
Centacare is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable people and maintains zero tolerance for abuse. Our recruitment process includes relevant pre‑employment screening, including referee and criminal history checks. A Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or other role‑relevant screening may also be required. Centacare is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.