Part-Time HR Advisor | On-site, Not-for-Profit

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish House, a Sydney-based charity, seeks an HR Advisor to establish HR functions. This part-time, on-site role will take over HR from the Head of Finance and support staff across governance and operations.

You will handle contracts, onboarding, compliance with Fair Work standards, and provide HR guidance to managers. This role requires discretion and a strong HR background in not-for-profit contexts.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in HR, business or related field or equivalent experience.
• High discretion and confidentiality in handling HR matters.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to build trust with staff at all levels.
• Willingness to obtain required checks (NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, Working With Children).
• Experience in not-for-profit, community services, disability or NDIS sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue employment contracts, variations and letters (offers, changes to hours or role, terminations).
• Maintain employee records in Employment Hero, including onboarding, policies, documents and leave records.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, inductions, exit interviews and return of equipment and access.
• Apply modern awards and classifications to each role (e.g. SCHADS Award) and keep position descriptions current.
• Provide HR data and reports for management and the board (headcount, turnover, leave liability).
• Track and renew mandatory checks (NDIS Worker Screening, WWC, police checks).
• Ensure HR practices comply with Fair Work Act, NES and relevant awards.
• Be the first point of contact for staff and managers on HR questions, policies and entitlements.
• Advise managers on performance management, probation reviews, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Support staff wellbeing and connect with Employee Assistance Program where available.
• Escalate complex matters to CEO and external HR/legal advisers.
• Support WHS processes, incident reporting, hazard registers and WHS committee.
• Manage workers compensation claims and return-to-work plans with insurer.
• Coordinate recruitment with hiring managers (ads, shortlisting, interviews, references, offers).
• Review and roll out HR policies and procedures; identify gaps and propose improvements.

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR, business or related field

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Jewish House, a Sydney-based charity, seeks an HR Advisor to establish HR functions. This part-time, on-site role will take over HR from the Head of Finance and support staff across governance and operations.

You will handle contracts, onboarding, compliance with Fair Work standards, and provide HR guidance to managers. This role requires discretion and a strong HR background in not-for-profit contexts.