People & Culture Advisor

SMEC

People & Culture Advisor role in SMEC supporting employee lifecycle across Australia and New Zealand. Collaborate with leaders to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources management, including employee relations, performance management, and talent management. Proficient in providing strategic advice on employment legislation, remuneration, and diversity initiatives to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement.

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Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementStakeholder ManagementEmployment Legislation Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Tertiary Qualifications in Human ResourcesPeople Solutions DevelopmentWorkforce PlanningTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningEmployee Engagement InitiativesOrganisational Change SupportPeople Trends Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingExcellent CommunicationCoaching CapabilityInfluencing SkillsProactive Mindset

Industry Keywords

Professional Services EnvironmentHR Best PracticeDiversity and Inclusion InitiativesEmployee Experience Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders to provide timely, practical advice across the employee lifecycle.
Build strong relationships with managers to understand business needs and develop people solutions that support organisational goals.
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, organisational change, workforce planning and employee development.
Support leaders with talent management, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
Provide advice on remuneration, benefits, policies, procedures and employment legislation.
Contribute to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen our culture.
Partner with colleagues across the People & Culture team to deliver strategic projects and business improvement initiatives.
Support organisational change activities through effective planning, communication and stakeholder engagement.
Analyse people trends and identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Relevant experience in a generalist People & Culture or Human Resources role, ideally within a professional services environment.
Experience partnering with leaders across a broad range of people matters.
Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication, coaching and influencing capability.
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of customer service.
A proactive mindset with the confidence to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to work from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.
A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders and business initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
The opportunity to contribute to projects that shape the future of our organisation.