HR Advisor

People Experience and Wellbeing Parkville, VIC Permanent / Full Time

12/5/2025
- Parkville location | Close to public transport, onsite parking
- Full time ongoing position | (1.0 FTE)
- Access to NFP salary packaging | Flexible working available (2/3 days onsite)

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

As the People Advisor you’ll partner closely with leaders and teams across the organisation to embed people-focused initiatives, support day-to-day HR operations, and drive positive change. This role blends strategic people partnering with hands-on coordination of systems and employee lifecycle processes—and offers the opportunity to collaborate across our People, Safety and Wellbeing team to make a real impact.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer you will:

- People Partnering & HR Advice: Provide strategic and operational support to leaders across the employee lifecycle, including coaching, case management, change processes, and interpreting employment legislation.
- End-to-End Employee Lifecycle: Manage onboarding, offboarding, contract variations, HRIS data, and day-to-day employee support to ensure a smooth and consistent experience.
- HR Systems & Processes: Oversee Employment Hero and Fit2Work systems, maintain accurate records and processes, and contribute to system improvements and data reporting.
- Safety & Wellbeing Support: Assist with safety and wellbeing meetings, incident follow-ups, and promote a healthy, compliant workplace culture.
- Collaboration & Projects: Contribute to P&C initiatives, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across the People and Culture function.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in human resources management.
- Previous experience as People Advisor (or ready to step up) with strong client partnership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Sound problem-solving ability, confident navigating Awards and EBAs, and can manage sensitive people issues with professionalism.
- Skilled in juggling priorities, you’re organised, tech-savvy (HRIS/Microsoft Office), and ideally have experience in health, NFP or similar sectors.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and values-driven—someone who brings empathy, initiative, a learning mindset, and a flexible, can-do attitude to the team.
- Strong judgement, attention to detail, and a focus on outcomes, you’re highly organised, customer-focused, and always ready to pitch in where needed.

**Benefits**:

- Salary of $95,000 base + 11.5% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
- Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
- Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
- Enjoy work-life balance with supportive policies for family and personal needs.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
- Participate in cutting-edge projects that directly impact youth development and well-being.
- Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

How to apply

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) ongoing position.