Specialist People Advisor

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 113,574 - 125,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Diverse and fulfilling assignments

Wellbeing initiatives like flex leave

Job summary

A government agency in New South Wales is seeking a Specialist People Advisor to drive HR improvements and provide expert guidance. The position involves supporting managers with HR policies and managing high-volume service requests. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and outstanding stakeholder engagement. This full-time role offers a salary range of $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super and supports flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate complex HR challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Foster trusted relationships across diverse teams.
• Stay ahead of evolving legislation while maintaining service excellence.
• Effectively convey complex HR advice.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and offer expert guidance on HR matters.
• Support managers and staff with accurate advice on policies.
• Participate in team projects and contribute to HR initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Stakeholder engagement skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in human resources or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Specialist People Advisor role at NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

What you will receive

• Be the expert behind smarter HR decisions and seamless service delivery
• 2 x Ongoing full-time opportunities
• Office location – Parramatta preferred with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Specialist People Advisor, your role centres on driving continuous improvement and offering expert guidance on complex and tailored HR matters. You’ll support managers and staff with accurate, timely advice on legislation, policies, and procedures, while resolving escalated service requests and helping shape smarter, more efficient use of People & Culture services. Your insights will also feed into refining knowledge tools, analysing workforce data, and enhancing internal processes.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where staying current on evolving legislation and systems is key. Success means balancing expert advice with proactive collaboration, contributing to a culture of service excellence and ongoing improvement. You’ll be expected to actively participate in team projects, share up-to-date knowledge, and use data-driven insights to support strategic HR initiatives. By promoting consistency and clarity in service delivery, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how the department supports its people and manages change.

For more information read the full Role Description: Specialist People Advisor

What you will bring to the role

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex HR challenges and provide clear, practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering trusted relationships and ensuring alignment across diverse teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to stay ahead of evolving legislation, policies, and systems while maintaining service excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to clearly convey complex HR advice and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Solid time management and organisational skills to juggle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver consistent, high-quality support.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy in advice, reporting, and service documentation.

Essential requirement

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources or related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Anne Casey, Manager Workforce Services on [e-mail].

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration