People and Culture Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People and Culture Advisor to join a highly respected organisation based in Collingwood. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about nurturing positive workplace relationships, supporting employee growth, and contributing to a thriving organisational culture. As an integral member of the People and Culture team, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the employee experience across all stages of the lifecycle, from onboarding through to development and recognition.

What you'll do:

As a People and Culture Advisor, you’ll support both strategic initiatives and daily operations to foster a positive workplace. From employee relations and HR systems to internal communications and cultural events, you'll play a key role in enhancing engagement and organisational culture. Your ability to build trust, handle sensitive matters, and support employees throughout their journey—including return-to-work coordination—will help create an environment where people can thrive.

• Provide day-to-day support to staff members on all people and culture-related matters including talent acquisition, talent management, capability development, performance management, employee engagement, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Manage HR systems to ensure accurate and compliant maintenance of people records while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement in system usage.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to scope, manage, and deliver key People & Culture projects under the guidance of the People & Culture Lead.
• Aid in developing internal communications that keep all team members informed, aligned with company values, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Foster strong relationships across the organisation by acting as a trusted point of contact for staff members and assisting in mediating challenging discussions when needed.
• Assist in implementing tools and programs focused on employee growth, development, support initiatives for emerging leaders, and overall wellbeing.
• Support reward, recognition, compliance initiatives ensuring HR practices adhere to relevant regulations while motivating employees through acknowledgment programs.

What you bring:

To succeed as a People and Culture Advisor, you’ll bring hands-on experience in HR or recruitment, a solid understanding of employment law, and strong attention to detail. You're approachable, a clear communicator, and skilled at building rapport across all levels. Confident in drafting policies, managing projects, and juggling competing priorities, you thrive in dynamic environments. While experience in construction is a plus, your willingness to learn and collaborate is what truly sets you apart.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a human resources or recruitment role demonstrating genuine interest in people development and employee relations.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources
• Experience managing HR administration tasks including maintaining accurate records using HR information systems or similar platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills enabling you to foster positive relationships across diverse teams while handling sensitive conversations with empathy.
• Proven ability to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders while meeting deadlines under guidance from senior colleagues.
• Experience supporting payroll processes including configuration or reporting within established systems is highly regarded but not essential.
• Prior exposure to construction industry environments is preferred though not mandatory; willingness to learn sector-specific nuances is important.
• A collaborative approach combined with adaptability enables you to respond effectively as priorities shift within a dynamic team setting.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is known for its inclusive culture and genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. With open communication, flexible working arrangements, and strong leadership support, staff are empowered to thrive. Professional development is a priority, with regular training and tailored mentoring. Success is celebrated—both big and small—and individual needs are respected, whether returning from leave or stepping into new roles. Joining this team means becoming part of a respectful, people-first community where kindness and collaboration are just as valued as performance.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a real difference by supporting people’s growth within an empathetic team environment then this could be your next rewarding step—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to learning how your passion for people can help shape our vibrant workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Nicola Wheeler on 61 3 8628 2100 for a confidential discussion.