Senior Advisor - People and Performance

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Advisor – People & Performance to join a dynamic People Services team on a contract opportunity for up to 12 months.

The role provides trusted advice on workforce matters including employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and policy interpretation, partnering with leaders to deliver practical HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Australian Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Check.
• Knowledge of APS employment frameworks and industrial relations developments.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline; AHRI membership/certification desirable.
• Experience in coaching, mediation or dispute resolution.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR advice and guidance on enterprise agreements, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including performance management, misconduct, grievances, complaints and workplace conflict.
• Conduct workplace enquiries, reviews and investigations with reports and recommendations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality HR services.
• Support leaders through coaching, training and guidance on performance and behavioural matters.
• Prepare professional briefings, correspondence and reports.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace investigations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

for an experienced APS6 Senior Advisor – People & Performance to join a dynamic People Services team on a contract opportunity for up to 12 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering with leaders to deliver practical, contemporary people solutions.

The successful candidate will provide trusted advice on a broad range of workforce matters, including employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution and policy interpretation.

As the APS6 Senior Advisor – People & Performance, you will work closely with managers and employees to provide specialist HR guidance and support across a range of people-related matters. You will play a key role in managing sensitive cases, enhancing leadership capability and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across People Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR advice and guidance, including interpretation and application of enterprise agreements, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, complaints and workplace conflict.
• Conduct workplace enquiries, reviews and investigations, including the preparation of reports and recommendations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality, client-focused HR services.
• Support leaders through coaching, training and guidance on performance and behavioural matters.
• Prepare professional briefings, correspondence and reports, including responses to reviews of action.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR systems, processes and service delivery.
• Maintain current knowledge of APS employment frameworks, industrial relations developments and contemporary HR practices.

About You

You are an experienced HR practitioner with strong employee relations expertise and demonstrated success managing complex and sensitive people matters. You bring excellent judgement, professionalism and the ability to balance competing priorities while delivering outcomes.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing investigation reports and formal correspondence.
• Experience conducting workplace enquiries and fact-finding activities.
• Ability to provide practical, evidence-based advice and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict-resolution capabilities.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HR advisory or employee relations role.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Check.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Relations or a related discipline.
• AHRI membership and/or certification.
• Experience in coaching, mediation or dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of APS employment legislation and frameworks.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.