HR Advisor

• Be part of a passionate and inclusive team
• Flexible role with work from home options available
• Part-time hours 3 - 4 days per week (22.8 hours per week)

The Role 

Employment: Max Term until April 2026, part-time 22.8 hours per week

Location: Bella Vista or Coffs Harbour

Salary: $85,000 per annum + super and Salary Packaging

We have an exciting opportunity for a problem solver and collaborator to join our team to deliver first line HR support and guidance to managers and employees. You will be the trusted advisor to frontline managers providing technical and practical advice, expertise and coaching on a broad range of people management and employee relations policies, procedures and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Build effective rapport and work collaboratively with frontline managers.
• Provide accurate and timely support, advice, guidance and coaching to front line managers in a range of employee relations and people management matters, such as performance management, performance review, grievance and disciplinary.
• Counsel and interpretation to line managers regarding awards, legislations, policies, procedures and practices.
• Undertake workplace investigation on routine matters as directed.
• Provide support and assistance in recruitment and talent management strategies, including attraction and retention.
• Assist in managing worker’s compensation claims. 
• Researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve people management issues.
• Assist in coordination and delivery of employee learning and development activities.
• Participate and actively involved in HR projects and initiatives.
• Undertake activities and carry out responsibilities in assigned portfolios, e.g. Diversity & Inclusion.

About You

We are looking for a collaborative, resilient, agile and an individual who is solution and outcome focused. You have to be comfortable dealing in a complex, fast paced, constantly changing and evolving environment, as well as operating in an industry sector that has to comply with mandatory reporting requirements. You are passionate about empowering others through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources, ideally coupled with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• General understanding of human resources organisational policies and practices.
• Relationship management and highly service orientated.
• Excellent communication skills and well-developed listening skills.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and develop research skills.
• Basic knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Technology savvy and experience using e-recruitment, learning management systems and HRIS.
• Police Check (or willingness to obtain) and valid NSW Driver Licence
  
• Return-to-work qualifications and experience will be highly regarded.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kelly Kean via email: Kelly.Kean@abilityoptions.org.au   

Who are we?

Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.

We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.    

Culture & Benefits

Ability Options is a value driven organisation where the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. We have built an inclusive and progressive culture at Ability Options encouraging everyone to continue to learn and develop their career whether that is through coaching and mentoring or leadership training. 

In return for skills and experience, our people receive a competitive remuneration package, access to Fitness passport, employee discounts, a rewards and recognition program, flexible work arrangements including RDOs and the ability to significantly increase your take home pay with not-for profit salary packaging.

If you are passionate and have the desire to unlock possibilities for those we support, then we would love to hear from you!

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender as well as people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.