Human Resources Advisor

CIVILMART; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Civilmart is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support our Victorian operations. This hands-on, people-focused role partners with leaders, provides practical HR advice, navigates employee relations matters and helps drive positive workplace outcomes across a diverse workforce.

In this varied role you will assist with recruitment, onboarding and retention, interpret awards and policies, and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a generalist HR Advisor or similar
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, Fair Work legislation and Awards
• Confident in managing performance, conduct and workplace investigations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels
• Proactive, solutions-focused with strong commercial judgement
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
• Willingness to travel regularly across Victoria

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide practical HR advice
• Support employee relations, investigations and performance matters
• Coach leaders to build confidence in people management
• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives
• Interpret Awards, legislation and company policies
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgement

Autonomy

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Category: Human Resouces & Recruitment

At Civilmart, we're building the essential infrastructure that supports communities across Australia. As a growing national business, our people are at the heart of our success, and we're committed to creating a workplace where leaders and employees can thrive.

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our Victorian operations. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where you'll partner closely with leaders, provide practical HR advice, navigate complex employee relations matters, and help drive positive workplace outcomes across a diverse workforce. If you enjoy variety, building relationships and making a genuine impact, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a business that values initiative, collaboration and results.

Job Description

Ready to make a real impact? As our HR Advisor, you'll partner with leaders across Victoria to navigate people challenges, build capacity and support a positive workplace culture. This hands‑on role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to influence meaningful outcomes across a growing business.

What you'll be doing:

• Partnering with leaders to provide practical HR advice
• Supporting employee relations, investigations and performance matters
• Coaching leaders to build confidence in people management
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives
• Interpreting Awards, legislation and company policies
• Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Desired Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys building strong relationships and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in a generalist HR Advisor or similar role
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, Fair Work legislation and Awards
• Confidence managing performance, conduct and workplace investigations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong commercial judgement
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems
• A willingness to travel regularly across Victoria

Most importantly, you'll be a practical, people-focused HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving challenges and making a positive impact.