CoAct is seeking a skilled and people-focused HR Advisor to support our mission by delivering high-quality human resources advice, guidance, and service. This role plays a key part in building a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that enables our leaders and employees to perform at their best.
Working as part of the People & Culture team, the HR Advisor provides timely, practical support across the full employee lifecycle and partners closely with managers to deliver contemporary, compliant and values-aligned HR practices.
Exploring the role
Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide advice and support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and wellbeing.
- Support managers to resolve people-related matters with sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and workforce programs.
- Ensure HR practices comply with relevant legislation and align with organisational values and strategic priorities.
- Contribute to our people and culture initiatives and organisational projects that enhance employee experience.
- Support a safe, engaged, and capable workforce through proactive HR support and strong relationships.
What we’re looking for
- Demonstrated experience in an HR advisory or generalist role.
- Experience assisting with low-to-moderate complexity employee relations matters, including case notes, documentation and supporting meetings.
- Confidence in guiding leaders through performance conversations, feedback processes, and capability development.
- Strong experience managing HR administration tasks such as contracts, variations, maintaining employee files, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Experience coordinating or supporting end to end recruitment processes whilst delivering smooth onboarding and induction support.
- Sound knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation, and best practice people management.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to diverse stakeholder needs.
- A proactive, collaborative, and confidential approach to HR support.
- A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and positive workplace culture.
- Hold tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or Business with related Human Resources components.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety or have industry experience.
What can we offer?
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Full-time permanent opportunity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary packaging (save on tax)
- Mobile, health and wellbeing allowance
- Additional wellbeing leave (extra 13 days on top of your annual and personal leave)
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Awarded Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2019, 2021 and 2024
- Inclusive Employer 2024 – 2025 & 2025 – 2026 recognised by Diversity Council Australia
CoAct is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering everyday Australians through essential employment services and community activation programs. Our team shares a common passion for making a positive impact and giving back to society.
Your Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity with CoAct. Keep in mind when applying: it’s not just about what you know, but the unique value you can bring to CoAct and our team! To apply, we kindly request that you submit your resume and cover letter via the “Apply Now” button.
At CoAct, diversity and inclusion are at our core. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. If you are interested, we want to hear from you. We are proud to be a disability-friendly company!
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact our Recruitment Specialist, Deanna, at recruitment@coact.org.au.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process (including receiving information in a different format), please contact our recruitment team on 02 8281 2431. Please note: this number is for voice messages related to adjustment requests only. We’re unable to return calls that are not related to adjustments. For all other enquiries, please contact us via email.
All applicants may undergo a criminal history verification, along with other required checks, including but not limited to the NDIS screening clearance and Working with Children Check, during or immediately after the recruitment process is concluded.