People & Talent Advisor

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a People and Talent Advisor to join the People team at Burnet

In this role you will support a range of activities within the People team with a key focus on end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding, including job design and evaluation. You will also embed inclusive practices in recruitment systems and processes, coach key stakeholders, and contribute to reporting against team metrics. Additionally, you will have involvement in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of People projects, initiatives and day-to-day operations.

You will also:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection including job design, evaluation, advertising, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and reference checks
• Provide advice and coaching to hiring managers on best practice sourcing and inclusive practices
• Provide high quality candidate care and assess talent attraction strategies
• Manage international recruitment processes including visas and sponsorship
• Advise on position management including re-classifications and title changes
• Record and track recruitment and candidate data in HRIS, manage HR queries and update contract templates
• Report on People metrics and coordinate onboarding and employee referral programs
• Support equity and inclusion plans such as RAP, Disability Action Plan, Gender Equity Action Plan and WGEA reporting
• Brief hiring managers on onboarding processes and advise on reasonable accommodations
• Undertake People projects including employer branding and website maintenance
• Complete all required training for the role

Refer to the attached position description for full details. This is an ongoing, full-time position. You will have flexible working hours as well as hybrid - 3 days working from home option.

Let's talk about you

The following criteria are essential requirements:

• Demonstrated experience across the full employment lifecycle, especially recruitment, onboarding and retention.
• Proven ability to advise on HR functions such as employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Experience with HRIS and recruitment systems, with strong HR data analysis and reporting skills.
• Collaborative team player who contributes positively to culture and initiatives.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

The following are desirable but not essential:

• Previous HR experience within academic, health or research settings.

The Burnet experience…

We want you to have a successful and meaningful career at Burnet and are committed to providing a supportive workplace environment for all our people. You will be part of a collaborative culture where progressive leadership, innovation, respect, and excellence are valued. Join a team of talented individuals who are passionate about what they do - achieving a more equitable world through better health.

We offer:

• A monthly accrued day off for full-time staff
• 14 weeks paid parental leave - no qualifying period
• Additional long service leave weeks (minimum is 8.67) at 10 years of service
• Study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary packaging
• Opportunities for career and professional development

Who are we?

Burnet Institute is a leading Australian, unaligned, not-for-profit organisation passionate about social justice, equality and evidence-based research. With more than 400 staff and students, we work across cutting-edge research and projects to address some of the most relevant global health issues, including
Disease Elimination, Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, and Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health
. We are headquartered in Melbourne, with offices in Papua New Guinea and Myanmar, and active programs across Australia, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Burnet is the only unaligned organisation in Australia with dual accreditation from both NHMRC and DFAT.

Bring your whole self to work

At Burnet, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture. We want our people to feel like they belong and are free to be themselves at work. We have an active Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) Council and hold an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award from SAGE. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing

Sounds great How do I apply?

Click Apply and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Wednesday, 08 October 2025.

As part of our commitment to gender equity, we have included a question in the application process on gender. This will allow us to monitor and report on gender in relation to our recruitment process.

Burnet is a child safe organisation. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check. Current Australian working rights are required for all applicants.