HR Advisor

Bayside City Council; City of Bayside; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Staff wellbeing programs

Gym membership discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Parkland-office near beach

Staff parking

Access to hybrid vehicles for work

Job summary

Bayside City Council is seeking an HR Advisor to support Strategic HR Business Partners with high-quality generalist HR advice across the organisation.

In this fixed-term role until 30 April 2027, you will interpret the Enterprise Agreement, advise People Leaders, manage employee relations matters and support end-to-end life cycle processes in a service‑oriented, collaborative team with hybrid working options and a strong focus on community purpose.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related field and experience in the HR industry.
• Experience across all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Understanding of employment legislation and Industrial Instruments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and commercially effective HR advice to employees and people leaders in partnership with Strategic HR Business Partners.
• Interpret and apply the Enterprise Agreement (EA), policies and relevant legislation.
• Advise People Leaders on employee relations matters with best-practice guidance.
• Support end-to-end employee life cycle processes including probation management and Performance Journey processes.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee lifecycle

Employment law

Industrial instruments

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Tools

Aurion

PageUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Status:Fixed term until 30 April 2027
Days & Hours of Work:Monday - Friday,totalling38 hours per week
Competitive Salary:Band 6 - $105,907.09 + 12% superannuation
Location:Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work some days from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside City Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The HR Advisor supports the Strategic HR Business Partners, and the organisation, through the provision of high-quality generalist HR support and advice to our leaders, employees and teams.

We’re looking for someone who is service orientated, understands the importance of building strong working relationships across the organisation, is compassionate and has a collaborative approach. If you like diverse and interesting work and passionately care about making a difference for the organisation and the community, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be responsible for:

• Working in partnership with the Strategic HR Business Partners, to provide quality and commercially effective advice to employees and people leaders.
• Providing accurate and specialised advice regarding interpretation of the Enterprise Agreement (EA), policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Providing People Leaders with best practice advice and support regarding employee relations matters.
• Supporting People Leaders and employees through end-to-end employee life cycle matters including, probation management and Performance Journey processes.

The role requires a strong customer focus and an improvement mindset to assist in building awareness of HR processes and practices to the wider organisation, whilst contributing to a high performing team culture.

The role also contributes to broader HR projects and programs as required.

You would be joining an inspired, engaged and fun team that enjoy working together and passionately care about making a difference for the organisation and the community.

What we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or other related field and relevant experience in the Human Resources industry, preferably within Local Government.
• Experience in all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• An understanding of employment legislation.
• Experience in interpretation and application of Industrial Instruments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong system skills including the Microsoft Office suite, Aurion or PageUp (desirable)

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

Applications close:Sunday 22 November, 11:55pm

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Sam Kenny, CoordinatorHuman Resources on 03 9599 4471 or via email [e-mail]

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.