People and Wellbeing Advisor

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hybrid working

Leave options for all life events

Wellbeing and inclusion

Job summary

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG in Melbourne seeks an experienced HR Generalist for a 0.8 FTE parental leave position. The role covers end-to-end HR support, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and policy development, working closely with People Leaders and staff across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

As a trusted advisor in People and Wellbeing, you will support process improvements, HR reporting, and compliance, while

Qualifications

• Experience as HR generalist or talent management practitioner.
• Proven ability to apply employment law across Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
• Experience using HRIS systems, with ELMO preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support across recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance, remuneration and offboarding.
• Offer expert guidance to leaders on HR policies and best practices.
• Manage employee relations, performance and disciplinary matters.
• Collaborate with Leaders and executives to improve morale and retention.
• Maintain HR data in ELMO and ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Support development and implementation of HR initiatives aligned with College goals.
• Prepare HR metrics and coordinate compliance reporting.

Skills

HR generalist

ELMO HRIS

Employment law AU/NZ

Tools

ELMO HRIS

Job description

About the College

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.

Introduction

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand.

RANZCOG is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women's health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women.

RANZCOG supports research into women's health and act as an advocate for women's healthcare by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally.

Description

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

The College is seeking an experienced HR generalist to join our team in a parental leave position.

This is a true generalist role offering variety and the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, providing advice across people, culture and workplace relations matters. As a trusted People and Wellbeing Advisor, you will provide practical, hands-on support to our people leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. From recruitment and performance management to employee relations, policy development and organisational change, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an active role in supporting effective people management and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

This is a part time (0.8FTE), 12-month fixed-term parental leave position based in Melbourne, with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support to staff across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand across all stages of the employee life cycle (end to end recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance, learning and development, remuneration, WHS, through to separation and offboarding).
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Consult with People Leaders, Managers and Executive Leadership Team to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase engagement and retention.
• Manage and process HR data and documentation in ELMO (HRIS) including employee records, employment contracts and other employment documentation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects that align with unit and College strategic goals.
• Prepare accurate and timely HR reports and metrics and coordinate external compliance reporting requirements.
• Assist in reviewing, developing, implementing and promoting HR and WHS policies and procedures.
• Facilitate People and Wellbeing related training, including new employee induction & orientation.
• Maintenance of staff intranet with current information and coordination of staff communication.
• Actively participate in the ongoing innovation of HR processes and activities to continuously improve service delivery and value add to the organisation.

Skills and Experiences

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

• A thorough understanding of relevant employment legislation and contemporary human resource management practices and principles in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practicable HR context
• Demonstrated experience within a HR generalist or talent management role.
• Experience with HR Information Systems, with ELMO experience highly regarded
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and maintain confidentiality.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, influence stakeholders and foster a collaborative environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work with conflicting deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills, particularly with respect to accuracy and detail.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a commitment to continuous improvement in processes and practices.
• A positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Effective conflict resolution and empathetic communication skills to manage sensitive situations and employee relations matters.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with our organisational values and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

• Working at RANZCOG means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Some of our benefits include:
• Salary packaging
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• A range of leave options for all that life throws at you
• Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity

We are proud to be an accredited Great Place to Work since 2023, with a current score of 83%! We are also recognised as a Work 180 Employer of Choice for Women since 2022 and recently ranked in the top 101 Workplaces for Women across Australia. You can find out more about all of our accreditations on our website!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our staff, trainee, and member workforce.

We encourage applications from First Nations, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent peoples; as well as parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith.

Feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at the College.

Please visit our Careers at RANZCOG webpage for more information on our benefits, candidate support and to get an idea of what our recruitment process is like.

Applications Close: 13 November 2026 11:59 PM (AEST/AEDT).

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.