Hr Advisor

Make a meaningful difference with us:

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To be part of something bigger, achieving positive change by working with thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.

We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. As a Human Resources Advisor, you will be responsible for responding to all HR related queries and will work to ensure that more complex HR queries that require further investigation, or professional judgement, are managed in a timely and client centred way.

This role would be suitable for an enthusiastic HR Officer/Coordinator that is looking to take the next step in their HR career.

Please note, we currently have 6 and 12 month, maximum term contracts with the potential for extension with WFH options due to internal secondments.

Your part in our UnitingCare team:

• Manage HR related inquiries via telephone, email or, where appropriate, in person.
• Track, resolve and where necessary, escalate or refer inquiries to the relevant Senior HR Advisor, Consultant or HR Shared Services Advisor.
• Maintain records of employee and leader interactions, recording details of inquiries or comments, and updating personnel files as required.
• Coach employees and leaders on the application of HR policies, benefits, employment conditions and procedures as required.
• Build relationships with key business stakeholders, partners and People and Culture team members.

What makes a difference for us?

• Tertiary qualifications, or working towards qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role providing HR advice to employees or leaders.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise as necessary.
• Coaching capability enabling managers to deliver effective HR outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting HR related policies and legislation and providing advice to employees and leaders.

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits – save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

Vaccination

All employees are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements and UnitingCare’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements policy. The successful applicant must be able to provide a Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.

UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, would strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare’s Reconciliation Action Plan here.