People & Culture Advisor

Westernport Region Water Corporation; Newhaven; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave purchasing

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing program

Workplace adjustments

Onsite parking

Job summary

Westernport Region Water Corporation in Newhaven VIC is seeking a dedicated People & Culture Advisor to support the full employee lifecycle and strengthen culture. This ongoing, full-time role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, policies and employee engagement, delivering practical advice to managers and staff.

The role offers flexible options, a focus on inclusion and a safe, supportive workplace, and aligns with Band 4 pay scales. This full-time position is based in Newhaven VIC.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in People & Culture or HR.
• Extensive end-to-end recruitment and employee lifecycle management experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems and data accuracy.
• Strong service orientation across internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide HR advice on recruitment, policies, Enterprise Agreement and employment legislation.
• Maintain employee records in SAP SuccessFactors and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate and deliver wellbeing, inclusion and diversity initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Provide payroll support and HR administration across HR functions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment experience

HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors)

Employee lifecycle management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Education

Degree/Diploma in HR/People & Culture

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Westernport Region Water Corporation – Newhaven VIC

$70,415 - $90,604 a year

Full time, Permanent

20d ago , from Westernport Region Water Corporation

Work Type:Ongoing Full Time Pay Grade:Band 4

Westernport Water leads through collaboration and innovation to deliver sustainable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services that improve the health and liveability of our community.

We offer our staff

• Flexible work options, including monthly RDOs and 9-day fortnights for full time employees
• A range of provisions to support work/life balance including access to request purchased leave
• Unique opportunities for staff to develop capability and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organisation
• Innovative systems and processes for a safe and welcoming workplace,
• A highly regarded health and wellbeing program, including a health and wellbeing subsidy (eligibility criteria applies)
• Tailored workplace adjustments to help you perform at your best – whether during the recruitment process or in your role
• We foster a positive, culturally safe environment and an engaged workforce, aligned with our values of ‘Care, Courage and Commitment’
• Accessibleonsite parking for our employees at all our sites including at our head office in Newhaven, Phillip Island Victoria.

About the role

People & Culture Advisor – Ongoing, Full Time

Band 4 ($70,415 to $90,604)

We are seeking a passionate and skilled People & Culture Advisor to join our team and support the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on driving culture & a positive employee experience.

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and employee lifecycle services, including advertising, selection, onboarding and offboarding.
• Provide practical People & Culture advice to managers and employees on recruitment, employment conditions, policies, the Enterprise Agreement and relevant employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors), ensuring data integrity, compliance and continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Coordinate and deliver People & Culture initiatives and programs, including wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, performance development and employee engagement activities.
• Provide operational and administrative support across People & Culture functions, including policy development, payroll support, HR administration and shared services.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while contributing to a positive, collaborative and customer-focused People & Culture team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree and/or Diploma level qualifications in People & Culture/Human Resources or related field and/or experience in People & Culture/Human Resources practices.
• Substantial end-to-end recruitment and employee lifecycle management experience, preferably within a government or similar setting.
• Proven experience with HRIS processes and system functionality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.

• Degree and/or Diploma level qualifications in Human Resources or related field and/or experience in Human Resources administrative practices.
• Substantial end-to-end recruitment and employee lifecycle management experience, preferably within a government setting.
• Proven experience with HRIS processes and system functionality.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organisation and build strong relationships.
• High level organisational and time management skills and experience in the delivery of quality administration tasks.
• Ability to work independently to ensure solution driven outcomes.

Applications Close 9 August 2026 - Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis prior to the closing date. Early submission is encouraged.

Westernport Water is committed to building and maintaining a team of talented, enthusiastic people who foster a culture of inclusion and are as diverse as the community we serve. We celebrate and support differences in the workplace for the benefit of our employees and our community. We share a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturallydiverse backgrounds. We offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.