Senior Workforce Relations Advisor

3Bridges Community; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + super

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment packaging up to $2,

Leave loading 17.5%

Paid parental leave

Flexible working

Discounts on services

Job summary

3Bridges Community is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor to support leaders and staff on complex employee relations, performance and workplace matters, providing practical guidance to ensure consistent people management across a diverse For Impact organisation.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave opportunity, available full-time or 0.8 FTE, with a hybrid arrangement and a minimum of one day per week at our Penshurst office, plus flexibility to work remotely.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex employee matters and practical HR guidance.
• Strong ER knowledge and decision-making ability.
• Experience coaching leaders on performance and workplace matters.
• Solid knowledge of Australian employment legislation, NES and Modern Awards.
• Experience supporting grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters including performance, behavioural and complex people cases.
• Provide practical HR and ER advice to leaders.
• Coach managers through people processes.
• Interpret Modern Awards, the NES and employment requirements.
• Support grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on employee matters.
• Support HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Contribute to People projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

ER knowledge

Stakeholder management

Coaching leaders

Strong communication

Australian employment law knowledge

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys navigating complex employee relations matters and providing practical advice to leaders?

Join 3Bridges as our Senior Human Resources Advisor and play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across a diverse For Impact organisation.

This is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave opportunity, available full-time or 0.8 FTE. The role is hybrid, with a minimum of one day per week at our Penshurst office, and flexibility to work remotely.

With a strong focus on employee relations and case management, you’ll support leaders through performance, behavioural and other complex people matters, providing clear advice and helping build confidence and consistency in people management.

Why Join 3Bridges?

• Attractive Base salary plus super


• Salary packaging up to $15,900


• Meal entertainment packaging up to $2,650


• Leave loading at 17.5%


• Paid parental leave


• Flexible working arrangements


• Supportive and collaborative team culture


• Discounts on selected 3Bridges services

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters including performance, behavioural and complex people cases


• Provide practical HR and ER advice to leaders


• Coach managers through people processes


• Interpret Modern Awards, the NES and employment requirements


• Support grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters


• Partner with internal stakeholders on employee matters


• Support HR policies, procedures and employment documentation


• Contribute to People projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You’re an experienced HR professional who is confident handling complex employee matters and partnering with leaders.
You’ll bring strong ER knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to provide practical solutions while building trusted stakeholder relationships.

• Degree in Human Resources or a related discipline preferred (Diploma qualifications with relevant experience will also be considered)


• Strong employee relations and case-management experience


• Experience coaching leaders on performance, conduct and workplace matters


• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, the NES and Modern Awards


• Experience supporting grievances, investigations and disciplinary matters


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


• Current NSW Driver Licence


• Current NSW Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)

About 3Bridges

3Bridges is a For Impact organisation supporting wellbeing across all life stages through Aged Care, Community Health, Education Programs and Services. We deliver practical, evidence-based programs that strengthen communities and create opportunity.

3Bridges is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable people. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment screening.