People Advisor (Canberra): Build a Team from Day One

Acusensus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acusensus in Canberra is seeking a People Advisor to build a high-performing team from day one, leading end-to-end recruitment for the new ACT contract and delivering a structured onboarding program. You will partner with leaders on goal-setting, feedback and development conversations, while coaching managers with confidence.

As a trusted HR partner, you will handle performance management, employee relations, engagement initiatives and remuneration support, using HR data to inform workforce

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in an HR or People & Culture role with understanding of the HR lifecycle.
• Experience partnering with business leaders on recruitment, onboarding and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing and candidate management.
• Knowledge of Australian employment law (Fair Work Act) and relevant industrial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for the new ACT contract, from sourcing to offer and onboarding.
• Deliver a structured onboarding program for new team members to connect with culture and values.
• Coach leaders in goal setting, feedback, and development conversations and support managers with performance.
• Guide employee relations matters with fair process and compliance.
• Lead engagement initiatives with pulse surveys and action planning.
• Support remuneration and job leveling, including salary reviews and workforce planning.

Skills

HR lifecycle

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

HR data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Acusensus in Canberra is seeking a People Advisor to build a high-performing team from day one, leading end-to-end recruitment for the new ACT contract and delivering a structured onboarding program. You will partner with leaders on goal-setting, feedback and development conversations, while coaching managers with confidence.

As a trusted HR partner, you will handle performance management, employee relations, engagement initiatives and remuneration support, using HR data to inform workforce