Human Resources Advisor

City of Joondalup; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Superannuation

Job summary

The City of Joondalup invites applications for an HR Advisor – Full Time Permanent. This role supports all aspects of people services across a busy portfolio, delivering expert advice and guidance on employee relations and policy compliance.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in HR advisory, experience with industrial agreements, and the ability to coach managers and influence outcomes. The City values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience at HR Advisor level.
• Experience managing Employee Relations matters, including formal investigations.
• Experience interpreting and advising on Industrial Agreements and policy.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers and supervisors.
• Local Government experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle with managers and supervisors.
• Provide general advisory services on workforce planning, performance management and ER.
• Contribute to strategic HR projects and organisational initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee relations

Industrial agreements interpretation

Coaching managers

Stakeholder management

Tools

Policy interpretation

Job description

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. Due to our commitment to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

HR Advisor – Full Time Permanent

• Salary: $102,203 - $119,574 per annum
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ref No: 26-107

We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who can hit the ground running to support all aspects of people services across a busy portfolio of diverse business units.

This role will join a team of HR professionals who work closely with managers and supervisors, supporting them to navigate through all areas of the employee lifecycle, general advisory, workforce planning, performance management and employee relations. In addition, there is opportunity to contribute to strategic HR projects and organisational initiatives.

This position requires strong communication and interpretation skills to navigate and provide advice on multiple Industrial Agreements, and the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with a focus on achieving positive outcomes and best practice.

Your covering letter should be no more than 2 pages, and your application will need to address the following essential criteria:

• At least 3 years previous experience working at HR Advisor level.
• Experience managing Employee Relations matters, including formal investigations.
• Experience with interpretation and advising on Industrial Agreements, current legislation, contractual matters, policy and protocol.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers and supervisors.
• Local Government experience would be advantageous.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Gail Rose, Coordinator HR Advisory on 9400 4331.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday 8 October 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

CRAIG LLOYD

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.