HR Advisor

Housing Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful impact

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Housing Australia is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide trusted advice and operational support across people policies, procedures, compliance and employee lifecycle activities.

You will partner with the Senior People Partner, act as the initial point of contact for managers and employees, and support policy development, risk management and reporting while helping deliver People & Culture initiatives in the business units.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, People Operations, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, P&C policies, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical, solutions-focused people advice.
• Good judgement and problem solving capability, balancing employee needs, business requirements, and risk.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail when managing employee information and records.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for P&C enquiries and provide guidance or referral as appropriate.
• Provide timely and accurate advice to managers and employees on policies and employment conditions.
• Support the annual performance and development review cycle.
• Prepare employment documentation and coordinate people processes.
• Build effective relationships with leaders, employees and corporate service teams.
• Support delivery of People and Culture projects, initiatives, change management, and organisational programs.
• Support engagement initiatives and wellbeing programs and assist with education sessions on P&C policies and processes.
• Support recruitment activity, including representing P&C on interview panels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee experience, service delivery, system effectiveness and data quality.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Data governance

Attention to detail

HR policy

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Introduction

Housing Australia is the Australian Government's independent housing delivery agency. We support the delivery of Government programs that improve the supply of sustainable, long‑term social and affordable housing and help more Australians achieve home ownership.

Our purpose is to improve housing outcomes for Australians. When you join us, you're not just building a career, you're helping build a better Australia.

Description

Reporting to a Senior People Partner, the HR Advisor provides trusted advice and operational support across people policies, procedures, compliance, information management, and employee lifecycle activities.

Working collaboratively with the Senior People Partners and P&C specialists, this role acts as the initial point of contact for managers and employees seeking guidance on P&C policies, processes, and general employment matters.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

Employee relations

• Be the first point of contact for P&C enquiries and provide guidance or referral as appropriate.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures by providing timely and accurate advice to managers and employees, including in relation to employment conditions more broadly.
• Provide advice and support to managers and employees on people processes, including in relation to the annual performance and development review cycle.
• Support the Senior People Partners by preparing employment documentation, coordinating people processes.
• Build effective relationships with leaders, employees, and corporate service teams.
• In partnership with the Senior People Partner and other P&C team members support the delivery of People and Culture projects, initiatives, change management, and organisational programs in the business units.
• Support engagement initiatives and wellbeing programs and assist with the delivery of education sessions on P&C policies and processes.

Policy development, compliance and risk management

• Assist with the interpretation and application of people policies, employment contracts, award and NES provisions, as well as employment related legislation.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of P&C policies, procedures, templates, and guidance material.
• Support risk management and compliance activity by monitoring changes in employment legislation, disseminating information across the team and updating P&C documentation.
• Prepare policy communications, guidance notes, FAQs, and educational resources for leaders and employees.

Operations, Systems, Governance and Reporting

• Support the delivery of employee lifecycle, recruitment, HR systems, compliance and reporting activities in partnership with other members of the People and Culture team.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, workforce data, system workflows and knowledge management resources to ensure information integrity and compliance.
• Provide operational support and back-up coverage for HR coordination, talent acquisition coordination, and HR systems administration activities as required.
• Support end of month and ad hoc reporting requirements by producing workforce reports and collating information.
• As required support recruitment activity, including representing P&C on interview panels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee experience, service delivery, system effectiveness and data quality across the People and Culture function.

Skills and Experiences

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years’ experience in an HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, People Operations, or similar People & Culture role.
• Solutions focused mindset with an approachable and collaborative workstyle.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, P&C policies, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical, solutions-focused people advice.
• Good judgement and problem solving capability, balancing employee needs, business requirements, and risk.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail when managing employee information and records.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare policies, procedures, guidance material, and correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and information governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and P&C information systems.
• Qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Coordinator or early-career HR Advisor looking to broaden their advisory capability and gain exposure across employee relations, people operations, policy, projects, and recruitment.

What We Offer

• Meaningful Impact - Contribute to Australia's housing solutions and work alongside people who share a common goal of improving housing outcomes for Australians.
• Flexible Work - Our hybrid operating model supports work-life integration while encouraging meaningful connection and collaboration.
• Growth Opportunities - We invest in the development and wellbeing of our people, supporting both personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture - Join a purpose-driven organisation where we work as One Team, support each other and strive for excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Housing Australia is an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your needs.

No recruitment agencies please. We will contact agencies directly if support is required.