About St Andrew’s Hospital St Andrew’s Hospital is Australia’s largest standalone private hospital and a proud not-for-profit organisation. We are committed to delivering exceptional care through a supportive culture where relationships matter, teamwork counts, and people are valued.
Our values guide everything we do: We care for others. We work together. We deliver excellence.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our collaborative Human Resources team in a permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE).
Reporting to the HR Manager, this role provides hands-on, generalist HR advice and support to managers and employees across the Hospital. The focus is on employee relations, performance management, policy application and day-to-day HR matters, supporting leaders to manage their teams confidently, fairly and in line with legislation and industrial instruments.
This role does not manage recruitment, making it ideal for an HR professional who enjoys advisory work, relationship-building and practical problem-solving in a complex environment.
Key responsibilities
* Provide practical, generalist HR advice across employee relations, performance management, workplace conduct and employee lifecycle matters
* Support managers to apply awards, enterprise agreements and HR policies consistently and in line with legislation
* Assist with employee relations processes, including grievances, investigations and performance improvement
* Contribute to HR projects, policy implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
* Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation
* Work collaboratively within the HR team to support a positive, compliant and values-driven workplace culture
About you You are a capable and approachable HR professional with strong judgement and a solutions-focused mindset. You are comfortable dealing with sensitive matters, enjoy working closely with managers, and value collaboration and integrity.
You bring a calm, pragmatic approach to HR advice and thrive in a part-time role within a busy and complex hospital.
Essential criteria
* Demonstrated experience in a generalist HR or HR advisory role
* Sound working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments
* Experience supporting employee relations and performance management processes
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* High level of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a part-time role
Desirable
* Experience in healthcare or a similarly regulated environment
* Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations or a related discipline
What we offer
* Permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) with flexibility
* Meaningful HR work that directly supports staff experience and patient care
* Not-for-profit salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay (up to $18,550 per year, with additional benefits subject to eligibility)
* Subsidised on-site parking
* Access to an on-site gym, wellbeing initiatives and health checks
* Professional development support and learning opportunities
* Supportive team culture with everyday perks, staff recognition and casual Fridays
How to apply Click Apply Now and submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest.
Applications close: 18 January 2026 5pm
We reserve the right to commence interviews as applications are received.
St Andrew’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.