This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their expertise across Human Resources, Workplace Health & Safety, and Workers Compensation in a collaborative and supportive environment.
About the Role
As the HR & WHS Advisor , you will provide practical advice, support and guidance to managers and employees across a broad range of people management, WHS and Workers Compensation matters. Working closely with senior HR professionals, you will contribute to a safe, compliant and engaged workplace while supporting business-wide HR initiatives and projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice and guidance on Workers Compensation, Return to Work programs, WHS incidents, hazards and compliance requirements.
- Support managers with employee relations matters including performance management, grievances and disciplinary processes.
- Assist with the management of Workers Compensation claims, including liaison with insurers, rehabilitation providers and employees.
- Support HR Business Partners with investigations, reviews and people-related projects.
- Provide advice on employment legislation, awards, policies and procedures.
- Participate in policy reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality HR services.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in Human Resources or HR Administration, ideally supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.
- Knowledge of HR policies, practices and employment legislation.
- Understanding of Workers Compensation and Return to Work processes.
- Working knowledge of WHS risk and hazard management.
- Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR-related systems including HRIS, LMS and recruitment platforms.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe).
- Return to Work Coordinator certification.
- Team-focused and collaborative.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Honest, reliable and accountable.
- Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Experience working within the disability, community services or not-for-profit sector.
- Purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in the community.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to build expertise across HR, WHS and Workers Compensation.
- Meaningful work that contributes to employee wellbeing and organisational success.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
