HR Advisor

Business NSW; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid leave

Paid parental leave

Health discounts

Salary packaging options

Job summary

A non-profit organisation in Melbourne seeks a skilled HR Advisor to join their People and Culture team. The role involves delivering HR consulting and support, particularly in relation to employee relations and industrial relations. Candidates should possess solid HR experience, a degree in Human Resources or a related field, and knowledge of the SCHADS Award. Benefits include paid leave and health discounts, contributing to employee wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of the SCHADS Award and its application.
• Experience or strong interest in the Community and Disability Services sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ER and IR advice, including Award interpretation.
• Assist in return-to-work coordination and WC claims management.
• Provide day-to-day HR advice on grievances and investigations.
• Support recruitment and organisational design initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development activities.

Skills

Solid generalist HR experience

Good stakeholder management

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

HR Advisor – Business NSW

We’re looking for a skilled HR Business Advisor to join our People and Culture team at our Cheltenham office. Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, you will be a key member of a small, collaborative business partnering team delivering practical HR consulting and advisory services to managers and employees.

Your primary focus will be supporting the Alliance Community business unit, which is currently undergoing significant change following a recent acquisition. To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong understanding of the business environment, the ability to work through change, and a proactive approach to providing HR advice that helps the business meet its objectives.

You will also assist with the coordination of HR policies, procedures, programs, and projects across your areas of responsibility and support the broader team during peak periods or absences.

Please note: In-depth knowledge of the SCHADS Award is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver employee relations (ER) and industrial relations (IR) advice, including Award interpretation; support management in resolving ER/IR issues while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and ethical standards.
• Assist in return‑to‑work coordination, injury management, and administration related to incidents and workers’ compensation (WC) claims, including lodging claims with insurers.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice on employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, and organisational design initiatives to manage structural change effectively.
• Coordinate learning and development activities aligned with business needs.
• Assist with performance appraisal processes and remuneration reviews.
• Provide guidance on WHS and workers’ compensation matters, incident reporting, and injury management.
• Support People & Culture (P&C) projects and initiatives as required.
• Provide support to the administration team during peak periods or absences.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation, awards (particularly SCHADS), and HR best practices, sharing relevant updates with the business.

To be Successful in this role, you will

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Commerce, or related field with HR/IR focus preferred.
• Solid generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, performance management, remuneration, and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of the SCHADS Award and its application.
• Experience or strong interest in the Community and Disability Services sector is highly regarded.
• Good stakeholder management, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change in a fast‑moving environment.

About the business

Business NSW is an Australian independent, not‑for‑profit membership organisation that identifies the key issues impacting business and finds practical policy solutions to ensure businesses across New South Wales prosper and grow. The organisation has been operating since 1826.

Holiday notice

Please be aware that Business NSW operates an annual holiday shutdown. Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted in the new year once we return after the 5th of January 2026.

Benefits and perks

As a valued employee of Business NSW, you will have access to a wealth of company benefits including 22 days paid leave, paid parental leave, fitness passport, EAP access, health discounts, and salary packaging options.

Pre‑Employment checks

All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a range of pre‑employment checks up to and including a criminal record check, work‑related references, NDIS Check, evidence of working rights, vaccinations and qualifications.

We encourage a diverse range of candidates to apply.

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Business NSW isn't responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.