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About us:Our Vision: Your body, Your choice, Your future

We are Australia's leading, specialised, non-profit advocate and provider of abortion and contraception services. We are a significant provider of clinical and support services across Australia. We are also an advocacy organisation, we work on policy and legislative change, we provide information to the public, we support people through counselling and mental health awareness and services, and we work to reduce the stigma, discrimination and stress related to access to abortion care and contraception.

We work to give people reproductive choices.
MSI Australia operates a network of 8 clinics, a national telemedicine service providing comprehensive termination of pregnancy, vasectomy services from 25 locations and national family planning support.

MSI Asia Pacific (MSIAP) is part of the MSI Reproductive Choices global partnership anddrives public engagement, fundraising, and advocacy for the Asia and Pacific region to support MSI's mission of 'children by choice, not chance.' The organisation works closely with government and private donors to expand access to essential healthcare and advocate for reproductive rights.

Position title:Senior People and Culture Advisor
Location:MSI Australia Richmond Office & MSI AP Fitzroy Office
Employment status: The role can be offered either part-time or full-time, with a minimum commitment of three days per week

The Role:The Senior People and Culture Advisor is a key member of the People and Culture team, providing expert HR guidance and operational support, with a primary focus on our Asia Pacific (MSIAP) business of approximately 20 employees. This role will also contribute to broader HR support and offer cross-functional support across the business.

This role offers a blend of strategic and hands-on generalist HR support, overseeing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, and partnering with managers to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.It's a great opportunity for an experienced Advisor or a Senior Coordinator ready to take the next step in their HR career.Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers to support teams and drive a positive workplace culture
• Lead employee engagement and culture initiatives across MSIAP
• Provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle (recruitment to offboarding)
• Maintain accurate HR records and oversee policy and handbook updates
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and global ethical standards
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
• Support performance management, capability development, and learning initiatives
• Advise on compensation, benefits, and salary benchmarking
• Provide guidance on employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competency
• Support implementation of DEI strategies and the Reconciliation Action Plan

Experience & Qualifications (essential):

• 2 - 3 years' experience in an HR generalist or advisor role.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or an equivalent degree with a HR focus
• Proven experience partnering with internal stakeholders across regions.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR compliance
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Previous experience in compensation and benefits (desired)
• Previous experience developing and implementing a RAP (desired)

Personal Attributes:

• Pro-choice
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and highly organised.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Adaptable, culturally aware, and able to thrive in a dynamic and growing environment.

Employment Requirement:

• Provision of two professional referees,
• Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to commencement,
• Be prepared to undergo an International Vetting Check, prior to commencement,
• Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations and declaration of full immunisation history,
• Evidence of current working rights in Australia.

Organisational Goals, Missions, Values, Purpose, Behaviour Statements
In addition to the above, we also ask our staff work understand and demonstrated our goals, mission, values and purpose.

Our Goal The Prevention of Unwanted Births
Our Mission Children by Choice not Chance
Our Values Integrity, Agency, Safety, Quality, Courage
Our Purpose Your choice, made easier

Position enquiries:
For further information regarding this position, please contact: [emailprotected]

Application Support:
Person and community centred healthcare involves cultural safety, a diverse workforce and multidisciplinary skills. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of migrant and refugee backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQ+ people. Should you require any support with this application, please contact: [emailprotected]Unlock job insights

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a People and Culture Adviser? How many years' experience do you have in generalist HR? What's your expected annual base salary? MSI Australia is an accredited provider of abortion, contraception and vasectomy services. Do these services align with your own personal values?

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