Hybrid Employee Relations Advisor (ER Advice & Compliance)

Cox Purtell Staffing Services; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Laptop provided

Mobile phone

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cox Purtell Staffing Services is seeking an experienced ER/HR advisory professional to support not-for-profit and small businesses across Australia. You'll interpret modern awards, advise on Fair Work obligations, and provide practical, written guidance to members by phone and email.

Hybrid role based in Melbourne with in-office Mon-Wed and remote Thu-Fri. You’ll collaborate with a small team, escalate where needed, and help develop member resources while maintaining detailed records and timely

Qualifications

• Around 3 to 4 years' experience in employee relations, workplace relations, HR advisory or employment law.
• Strong award interpretation skills and knowledge of the Fair Work Act.
• Experience with procedural fairness, unfair dismissal, general protections and redundancy.
• The ability to steer a call, take notes, and provide concise written advice.

Responsibilities

• Running fact-find calls with members on workplace enquiries received through a ticketing system.
• Providing clear written advice, with a summary, next steps and templates where needed.
• Interpreting modern awards and advising on Fair Work Act obligations, including pay, leave, contracts and long service leave.
• Guiding members through performance management, misconduct, redundancy, bullying and harassment, and the risks of unfair dismissal and general protections claims.
• Keeping detailed, accurate records so any matter can be picked up or escalated.
• Contributing to member resources, including articles, wage tables, templates and short training videos.

Skills

Employee relations

Job description

Cox Purtell Staffing Services is seeking an experienced ER/HR advisory professional to support not-for-profit and small businesses across Australia. You'll interpret modern awards, advise on Fair Work obligations, and provide practical, written guidance to members by phone and email.

Hybrid role based in Melbourne with in-office Mon-Wed and remote Thu-Fri. You’ll collaborate with a small team, escalate where needed, and help develop member resources while maintaining detailed records and timely