HR Consultant

. Act as a trusted operational partner to Managers, Employees and People Partners, enabling a consistent and positive HR experience.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted operational partner to Managers, Employees and People Partners, enabling a consistent and positive HR experience.
Support employee relations case management, including documentation, investigation support, and consistent application of policies (in partnership with ER/IR as needed)
Coach managers on performance conversations, feedback, and best-practice people processes
Provide advice and interpretation on contract and policy application
Improve the quality and reliability of people data by actively supporting Workday as the single source of truth and contributing to compliance-focused initiatives
Support policy reviews and continuous improvement HR frameworks
Contribute to HR projects, organisational initiatives and the uplift of HR capability nationally
Assist HR People Partners with complex case management, organisational change activities and workforce planning considerations

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in Human Resources Advisory experience with demonstrated practical application of ER/IR principles
Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial frameworks
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, coach and partner effectively with leaders at all levels
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or a related discipline preferrable
A proactive mindset, strong analytical capability and the confidence to navigate complexity

Comp & perks

Flexibility that works for you – Hybrid arrangements designed to support work/life balance
Autonomy – Own your work, influence outcomes and make meaningful decisions
Career Growth – A clear pathway toward a broader career in HR
Amazing Culture – Join one of the most collaborative and high‑performing HR teams in the industry

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationscase managementpolicy applicationperformance coachingdata analysiscompliance initiativesHR frameworksworkforce planning

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementinfluencecoachingpartnershipproactive mindsetanalytical capabilityconfidence

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in HRBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Psychology