People & Culture Advisor

Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work model

Collaborative team

Purpose-driven workplace

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is hiring a People & Culture Business Partnering professional in Melbourne. You will support employees and people leaders across the lifecycle, ensuring compliant processes and practical coaching across performance, conduct and employment conditions.

You’ll join a collaborative team reporting to the Senior People Partner, delivering tailored people solutions in a flexible hybrid model with onsite and work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in an HR or People & Culture role.
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong written and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with maturity.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for employee and people leader queries.
• Advise on employee relations and escalate complex cases when needed.
• Provide practical guidance on policies, performance and employment conditions.
• Manage contracts, variations and offboarding processes.
• Monitor compliance across visas, probation and checks.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to tailor solutions.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Confidentiality

Stakeholder coaching

Communication

Job description

16h ago , from Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Salary: $90,521 – $101,942 per annum plus salary packaging

Make an impact in a role that’s all about people!

The opportunity:

Step into a key role supporting employees and people leaders across the full employee lifecycle – creating a positive experience for our people while keeping us compliant and across best practice. You’ll be the trusted go-to for the Population Health and Infection, Immunity and Global Health Themes, balancing day-to-day advice with hands‑on coordination of people processes.

About your new team

You’ll join our People & Culture Business Partnering team, reporting to the Senior People Partner and working alongside generalist and specialist colleagues to coach people leaders and deliver people solutions tailored to their needs. It’s a collaborative, supportive and agile team where your ideas count.

What you’ll do

• Be a trusted first point of contact for employee and people leader queries
• Advise and coach people leaders on employee relations matters such as underperformance and conduct, escalating complex cases to the Senior People Partner
• Provide practical advice on policies, performance and employment conditions
• Manage key employment processes, including contracts, variations and offboarding
• Monitor compliance across contracts, visas, probation and other required employee checks
• Collaborate with the broader People & Culture team to deliver tailored people solutions

What you’ll bring

• 2–3 years’ experience in an HR or People & Culture role
• Solid understanding of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• Strong written and communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to handle and uphold confidentiality with maturity and common sense
• Confidence in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels to provide trusted advice

Any questions? Reach out to Chelsea Isaacson, Senior People Partner at ***************@mcri.edu.au.

What you’ll enjoy

• A competitive salary and a range of salary packaging options – covering entertainment, novated leases and more
• A flexible hybrid working model: 2 days working from home and 3 days onsite
• Being part of a collaborative People & Culture team in a supportive and agile environment
• Contributing to meaningful people projects that improve the employee experience
• Working for a purpose‑driven organisation making a real difference in child health and research

Who we are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem‑solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero‑tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision‑making at all levels of the Institute.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier‑free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate has been identified

Applications close: Sunday 15 November at 1.59pm AUS Eastern Daylight time