The Company
Our valued client is an integral part of the community across the Northern suburbs of Melbourne, supporting adults with disabilities for over 60 years in a caring, compassionate and high-quality manner.
The Role
As the People & Culture Advisor you'll be joining at a time of positive change — with the chance to help shape the People & Culture function, strengthen manager capability, and support the wellbeing and experience of their people. Key responsibilities include:
* Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing practical support and guidance
* Coache managers on day-to-day people matters, including employee relations and performance issues
* Interpret awards, policies, and supports low-level investigations
* Manage end-to-end recruitment, ensuring a positive candidate experience
* Coordinate onboarding, prepare contracts, and support new starters
* Build talent pipelines and sourcing channels
* Lead culture, wellbeing, and engagement initiatives, including recognition programs
* Engage with staff on workforce and cultural matters
* Coordinate training, track compliance, and support learning and development
* Assist with performance reviews and development planning
* Maintain HR systems, data, and reporting (HRIS)
* Support HR projects, policy development, and process improvements
* Ensure legislative compliance and continuous improvement
* Assist with WorkCover, return-to-work plans, and wellbeing compliance tasks
The Person
With several years HR generalist experience, a people-focused, organised, and proactive approach you will have strong knowledge of Australian workplace laws, confident advising managers, and skilled in communication, stakeholder engagement, and HR systems.
You will be values-driven and professional, with a focus on continuous improvement. NFP/disability experience and a qualification in HR, Business, Industrial Relations or similar is desirable but not essential.
You'll be the trusted, friendly point of contact for HR — someone employees feel comfortable approaching and managers value partnering with. You will help create an employee experience where people feel supported, welcomed, appreciated, and encouraged to grow. This is a role where your organisational skills, people skills, and heart will shine.
To apply online please click on the appropriate link and send your resume in WORD format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Jen Schembri on 03 9058 3062. #J-18808-Ljbffr