HR Advisor

Access Health and Community; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 90 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working conditions

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging up to $15,990 + $2,65

Resumo da oferta

Access Health and Community in Melbourne’s Hawthorn VIC is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to partner with leaders across a range of health and community services. This 12-month max-term full-time contract focuses on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, workplace investigations and people partnering.

You will support recruitment, organisational change and continuous improvement while upholding our values of equity, collaboration and respect.

Qualificações

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related discipline
• Generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and workplace relations principles
• Experience supporting employee relations with sound judgement, confidentiality and fair process
• Strong written communication, stakeholder management and administrative skills
• Experience with HR information systems and Microsoft 365 applications
• Experience in a complex, multi-site, community-focused organisation
• Experience supporting organisational change and HR process improvement

Responsabilidades

• Provide proactive HR advice and support across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design and development
• Coach managers through performance management, investigations, conduct matters and wellbeing conversations
• Lead recruitment and onboarding activities to attract and retain talent aligned with values
• Support organisational change projects through meaningful consultation and stakeholder engagement
• Interpret employment legislation and policies to provide practical, compliant solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and the overall employee experience

Conhecimentos

HR generalist

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Change management

Policy interpretation

Formação académica

Bachelor in HR or related field

Ferramentas

HRIS (Microsoft 365)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Access Health and Community – Hawthorn VIC

AccessHC is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider supporting Melbourne communities through General Practice, Community Health, Mental Health, Allied Health, Dental and Urgent Care services. With over 600 staff, 200 volunteers and 17 locations, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Guided by our values of Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality, we offer a supportive workplace where you can grow your career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact every day.

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, navigating complex people matters and creating positive workplace experiences?

At AccessHC, we're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our People, Engagement and Development team on a 12-month Max Term Fulltime Contract. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, workplace investigations, organisational change and transition projects and people partnering to an organisation that genuinely values its people.

As a trusted advisor, you'll work alongside leaders across our diverse health and community services, helping them build high-performing teams, navigate challenging people situations and foster a culture where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to do their best work.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on HR partnering while making a meaningful difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

No two days are the same in this dynamic and rewarding role.

As our HR Advisor, you'll be a key member of the People, Engagement and Development team, providing expert advice and practical solutions across the full employee lifecycle. You'll partner closely with managers and leaders to support recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll be relied upon for your sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills and ability to balance people needs with organisational outcomes. Whether you're coaching a leader through a performance matter, supporting a workforce change project or developing practical HR solutions, you'll play an important role in strengthening employee experience and organisational capability.

This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative and values-driven team that believes great workplaces are built through trust, partnership and genuine care for people.

This Hawthorn-based maximum-term hybrid contract, available until December 2027 with the possibility of extension, reporting directly to the HR Manager.

What We Offer

At AccessHC, we know that strong communities start with engaged and supported employees.

When you join us, you'll become part of a people-focused organisation where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your contribution genuinely matters. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about creating positive outcomes for both our employees and the communities we serve.

This is more than an HR role. It's an opportunity to influence culture, support leaders, strengthen workforce capability and help shape the future of a growing and respected community health organisation.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, build meaningful relationships and continue developing your HR career, we'd love to hear from you.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• A supportive and values-based culture alongside an engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance that includes flexible working conditions
• An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health with programs like our Wellbeing Connector Program, Personal Resilience Plans and the Wellbeing Well
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

What You Will Be Doing Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide proactive HR advice and support across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design and development and people management matters
• Coach and guide managers through performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, conduct matters and employee wellbeing conversations
• Lead and coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, helping us attract and retain talented people who align with our values
• Support organisational change projects through meaningful consultation, stakeholder engagement and best-practice people approaches
• Influence positive outcomes by interpreting employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and workplace policies to provide practical, compliant solutions
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance HR processes, systems and the overall employee experience.

What You Will Bring Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated generalist HR experience, including providing advice and support across the employee lifecycle
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, workplace relations principles and contemporary HR practice
• Experience supporting employee relations matters with sound judgement, confidentiality, procedural fairness and accurate documentation
• Strong written communication, stakeholder management, analytical and administrative skills
• Competence using HR information systems and Microsoft 365 applications
• Experience within a complex, multi-site, regulated or community-focused organisation
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce design, workforce reporting, learning initiatives or HR process improvement

Compliance Requirements

• National Police Check
• International Police Check (where applicable)
• Working with Children Check
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia

Attributes we value

• Trusted adviser who builds credibility through sound judgement, discretion and practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate effectively
• Strong stakeholder partnership and relationship-building skills
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities
• Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail
• Integrity, professionalism and commitment to inclusive people practices
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to adapt and support the requirements of the team and organisation

For further information about the role, please contact:Libby Kovits HR Manager E: ************@accesshc.org.au

Applications Close: 4th November 2026

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however, a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical.