HR Advisor

Wongaburra Society; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wongaburra Society in Beaudesert, QLD, is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead a small team and partner with the CEO on workforce strategy. The role focuses on attracting, developing and retaining a competent team, aligning with high-quality resident care.

You will manage payroll, rostering, recruitment, onboarding, training compliance and performance management, while maintaining HRIS (Employment Hero) and ensuring WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or related field.
• Demonstrated HR experience, ideally in healthcare or people-focused contexts.
• Solid knowledge of Australian employment law, Fair Work and modern awards/EA.
• Experience rostering and payroll in a shift-based environment preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS and rostering/payroll systems; advanced Excel skills; Employment Hero preferred.
• Current police check or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and leaders to provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee rostering and payroll, ensuring compliance with budget, awards and 24/7 operation requirements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management; manage employee relations matters.
• Own the HRIS (Employment Hero) and drive efficiency improvements across processes.
• Maintain and update HR/WHS policies in line with legislation and standards.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Rostering

HRIS (Employment Hero)

Excel

Australian employment law

Police check

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in HR/IR/Business

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Wongaburra is a community-owned, not-for-profit aged care provider in Beaudesert, Queensland. For more than 50 years we have delivered residential aged care and home care services grounded in genuine community spirit, compassion and high-quality resident care. Our workforce is approximately 220 and comprises of a wide range of roles across Nursing, Support Services, Administration, and Home Care.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO and leading a small team of two, you will ensure Wongaburra attracts, develops and retains a competent, engaged and compliant workforce. You will partner closely with clinical and operational leaders and be the primary internal liaison with our external HR advisory consultants on complex employee relations and strategic matters.

This is a hands-on HR role where you will get the opportunity to deal with real people matters and make a difference to the Wongaburra workforce. If you like getting your hands dirty and working with a diverse and mutli-faceted workforce, you might be surprised what aged care actually has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO, managers and supervisors to deliver practical, timely HR advice across all aspects across the employee lifecycle — supporting leaders so they can focus on delivering quality care and services.
• Oversee staff rostering, helping resolve complex issues while keeping rosters compliant with budget, Award/EA provisions and the requirements of a 24/7 aged care operation.
• Drive accurate, compliant end-to-end payroll outcomes (wages, superannuation, STP, leave and terminations) so our people are paid correctly and on time.
• Lead recruitment (including visa sponsorships), onboarding, offboarding, mandatory training compliance and performance management.
• Own the HRIS (Employment Hero), identifying ways to get more value from the system so everyday processes are simpler and more efficient for everyone.
• Resolve employee relations matters constructively, escalating complex cases appropriately and helping maintain a respectful, supportive workplace.
• Work closely with leaders and key personnel to proactively manage WHS matters and workers compensation claims, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of our care team.
• Keep HR, WHS, rostering and related policies current with legislation, industrial instruments and the Aged Care Quality Standards.

About You

You will bring:

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with a natural ability to build trust and credibility at every level
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business or a related field (or equivalent extensive experience)
• Demonstrated HR experience, ideally within healthcare or a related people-focused environment
• Solid working knowledge of Australian employment law, Fair Work requirements, Awards and enterprise agreements
• Experience overseeing or closely supporting rostering and payroll in a shift-based workforce (preferred)
• Sound judgement in employee relations and performance management, including knowing when to escalat
• Familiarity with HRIS and rostering/payroll systems, plus advanced Excel skills. Experience with Employment Hero will be highly regarded
• A current police check (or the ability to obtain one)

You are proactive, solutions-focused, discrete and values-driven. You manage competing priorities calmly and stay composed under pressure.

Why Wongaburra?

Join a respected local organisation that genuinely values its people and is committed to high-quality care for the Beaudesert community. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team in a varied, hands-on role that gives you real influence — and the chance to make a tangible difference to workforce stability and the quality of life for our residents.

Wongaburra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Leanne Clavan on 0477 570 ***.