HR Advisor| Healthcare Industry

Celebrating over 30 years, CMAX is Australia's longest running and most experienced clinical trial units conducting successful world-leading research for local and international clients, specialising in a range of early-phase trials and first-in-human studies.

We are proud to be a key contributor in the advancement of global medicines and technologies - from vaccines and pain control to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies, these are just a few of the many research areas for which CMAX has provided clinical trial services.

CMAX is a 78-bed clinical trials unit, with a database of more than 60,000 clinical trial participants, and utilising state-of-the-art facilities, we are primely positioned on North Tce, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and part of the Adelaide BioMed City precinct.

We offer a culture focused on inclusivity, diversity, accountability and fun: where HR is valued as a key enabler of business success and your innovative ideas are valued. At CMAX, we are passionate about our embedded company values which are Collaborative, Respectful, Resourceful, Resilient and Accountable.

Growing our small HR Team from 2 to 3 people, you will truly be involved in a wide variety of tasks across the full range of HR accountabilities, making a meaningful impact every day.

About the role:

We are seeking a proactive, people-focused HR Advisor to join our growing team in this newly created role. This is a pivotal position, reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you'll act as a trusted consultant to managers and employees alike, delivering expert guidance and hands-on support across the full range of complex HR matters—from employee relations to organisational change projects.

You'll play a key role in bridging the strategic and operational aspects of HR, helping to embed best practices, ensure compliance and build workforce capability across the organisation.

The key focus areas of leadership at CMAX include:

Support our line managers on a wide range of employee relations matters including Award interpretation, performance issues, grievances, conflict resolution and disciplinary actions;

Interpret, apply and develop HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance;

Support end-to-end recruitment activities—from job brief to onboarding;

Support workforce and succession planning, talent management and engagement initiatives;

Drive HR project delivery such as employee engagement, wellbeing programs and change initiatives;

Coach line managers to build their confidence and capability in people leadership;

Maintain and utilise HR systems to report on key metrics and provide data-led insights;

Champion continuous improvement across HR processes and practices.

About you:

5+ years' Human Resources experience with at least 2 years in a Advisor capacity, ideally within a mid-to-large organisation;

Degree-qualified in HR, Business or related discipline (HR certification or equivalent experience highly regarded);

Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice;

Confident interpreting Modern Awards and the Fair Work Act—experience in the Healthcare industry is desirable but not essential;

Proven ability to work independently and manage complex casework and conflicting priorities with professionalism;

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships;

Comfortable delivering training and facilitating HR-related conversations across the business;

Ideal candidates will be available to work either part time (4 days per week) or fulltime hours onsite, occasional work from home flexibility is offered.

Important consideration to note: car park facilities nearby are at own cost and not provided as a benefit for this role.

If you are inspired to be a part of a company making a difference in tomorrow's healthcare and enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment, please apply by attaching your application letter and CV via the Apply Now function.

Only experienced candidates with approved rights to work full time in Australia will be shortlisted for this role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close on 24 August 2025.

Please note that we may be conducting interviews during the advertisement period and retain the right to withdraw the advert should we select a successful applicant prior to the closing date.

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