HR Advisor

Join us as an HR Advisor and make a real impact. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in people management and HR strategy to help the Centre achieve its mission of creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Your skills in recruitment, employee relations, and policy development will directly contribute to building a team that delivers exceptional outcomes for the communities we serve. If you're passionate about fostering positive culture and driving organisational success through effective HR practices, this is your opportunity to shape the future with us.

Time Fraction: 0.4 FTE

Term: Fixed Term – 12 month contract

Location: Hybrid work plan – home & Melbourne CBD office

Salary package: $80,000 – 95,000 p.a., (salary commensurate with experience) + regulated superannuation (12%) + tax reducing salary packaging

About us

As the leader and peak body in child and family services in Tasmania and Victoria, The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Tas/Vic proudly represents over 150 organisations, spanning the entire sector from proactive prevention and early intervention to the critical provision of out-of-home care.

We support organisations and individuals dedicated to advancing child wellbeing, implementing early intervention strategies, and delivering quality out-of-home care services for children and families across Tasmania and Victoria.

Every team member at the Centre is part of the leading force in Tasmania and Victoria's child and family services sector. We engage in meaningful work that directly impacts communities across both states.

With a proud and rich history, our work extends beyond advocacy. Whether you're passionate about driving policy change, shaping professional standards, or directly supporting frontline services, there's a place for you to grow and thrive with us.

The Centre cultivates a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to our team member's health, wellbeing and cultural safety. We believe diversity strengthens our teams, services, and organisations.

We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender identity, and experience to join us.

Key responsibilities

People & Culture

• Employee Relations: Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, including job ads, interviews, compliance checks and onboarding programs
• Draft HR documentation and correspondence including position descriptions, employment contracts and variation letters.
• Policy Development: Review, update, and implement HR policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practice.
• HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records, manage HR systems, and prepare HR reports.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to workplace laws, awards, and enterprise agreements; monitor HR metrics such as turnover and retention.
• Training & Development: Facilitate staff training programs and induction sessions.

Key selection criteria

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in HR advisory or generalist role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the interpretation of Modern Awards, the Fair Work Act and payroll legislation and compliance
• Experience with providing HR support and advice.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Experience using HR databases/systems.

Desirable

• Experience in the not-for-profit or community services sector

A position description is attached.

Benefits of working at The Centre

• Up to three days additional leave (pro rata) over Christmas/New Year period
• Family friendly flexible working arrangements
• A flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangement
• Paid parental/carer/study leave
• Individual annual budget for training and professional development
• A supportive and positive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging (this boosts your income by reducing the amount of tax you pay), with additional Meal/Holiday accommodation benefit

How to apply:

If you feel this role is right for you, we welcome your application. Please provide the following:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience, and how you meet the Eligibility Criteria (including short examples where appropriate)

Please collate these into one (1) document for upload.

If you would like to learn more about the role, please reach out to Paddy via email

This position is being recruited through an expedited process. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.