People & Culture Advisor

6 days ago

St Leonards, Australia Only About Children Full time

**Make an impact where it matters most - support our people so they can support children to thrive.**

**At **Only About Children (OAC)**, we're more than just early childhood education providers - we're passionate advocates for children, families, and the people who make it all happen. With over 80 campuses across Australia and as part of the global Bright Horizons network, we're proud to lead the sector in quality, innovation and purpose.

We're now seeking a **People & Culture Advisor** to join our collaborative and high-performing P&C team in a permanent full-time role, based at our St Leonards Support Office with flexible hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with Regional and Campus Leaders, delivering meaningful support across both strategic and operational HR matters to help drive a high-performing, values-led and child-safe workforce.

**What You'll Do**

As a trusted advisor and key member of the team, you'll:

- Coach and support leaders on employee relations, performance, and people processes
- Partner on complex ER cases, investigations and issue resolution
- Drive engagement, retention and team performance strategies
- Deliver employee inductions and facilitate targeted training in collaboration with L&OD
- Support succession planning, internal talent pipelines and workforce planning
- Lead performance processes and partner on improvement plans
- Champion recognition initiatives and embed a strong, positive culture
- Partner with leaders on WHS compliance and safety-related guidance
- Support remuneration reviews, EVP initiatives and policy updates
- Work cross-functionally with Payroll, Talent, Education, Safety and more

**What You'll Bring**

We're looking for someone who combines sound HR knowledge with empathy, professionalism and a solutions-focused mindset. You'll ideally bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field
- 2-5 years' experience in a generalist HR or advisor role
- Experience advising across multiple sites or in multi-site environments
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Confidence navigating sensitive matters with integrity and care
- Knowledge of the early childhood or care sector (highly regarded)
- A current Employee Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

**Why Join Only About Children?**

At OAC, you'll be part of something bigger - a place where your work has real purpose, and your growth is genuinely supported. We offer:

- A hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and our St Leonards office
- Sector-leading leave benefits, including 2 wellbeing days and the option to buy extra leave
- 50% discount on early education fees for employees
- Professional development pathways within HR and across the broader OAC network
- Global mobility opportunities through our Bright Horizons partnership (US/UK)
- Access to our Retail Discount Program and regular recognition initiatives
- Supportive leaders, inclusive culture, and a team that lives our HEART values every day

**Join a Values-Led Organisation**

Our HEART Principles - **Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork** - guide everything we do. We are committed to maintaining a **child-safe** and **inclusive** environment where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.

**Excited to grow your impact in a purpose-driven HR role?

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