Job Description
EPE is a great Australian success story. As a veteran-owned business, we partner with over 20 Commonwealth agencies to deliver specialist capability, training, through-life support and project management. In ****, we were honoured with the NZDF Minister for Defence Award for Excellence, and today we continue to expand with strong operations across the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia.
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Many of our team members bring valuable experience from Defence and law enforcement backgrounds. Protecting and supporting people is at the heart of who we are. At EPE, we foster a workplace that is safe, inclusive and enjoyable; a place where people are proud to come to work every day.
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The Role
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EPE is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in delivering practical, responsive and high quality HR support across our business.
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Working closely with the HR Manager, you will take ownership of a broad range of operational HR activities across the employee lifecycle, supporting our teams across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR generalist who enjoys variety, likes getting things done and wants exposure across recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, WHS, compliance and broader HR initiatives.
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No two days will look the same.
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Key responsibilities
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Recruitment & Onboarding
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Coordinate end to end recruitment across Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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Draft and publish job advertisements, screen applications and coordinate interviews.
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Conduct reference and background checks.
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Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documentation.
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Coordinate pre employment requirements including police checks, medicals and security clearances.
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Manage onboarding and induction activities.
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Support managers throughout the recruitment process.
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Employee Lifecycle & HR Advisory
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Act as a first point of contact for day to day HR enquiries.
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Provide practical advice to managers on HR policies, procedures and people matters.
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Prepare contracts, variations, employment letters and probation documentation.
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Coordinate probation reviews and employee changes.
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Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
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Coordinate offboarding and exit interviews.
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Support employee relations matters in partnership with the HR Manager.
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Help drive a positive, collaborative and high performing workplace culture.
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Learning & Development
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Coordinate company learning and development initiatives.
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Maintain training and compliance records.
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Coordinate mandatory and annual training programs.
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Liaise with internal and external training providers.
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Support performance review processes.
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Assist with graduate, internship and employee development programs.
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Work Health & Safety
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Assist with day to day WHS administration and compliance activities.
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Assist with incident reporting and investigations.
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Coordinate Return to Work activities.
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Work with the WHS Manager to maintain WHS registers, records and documentation.
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Support risk assessments and corrective actions.
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Coordinate safety meetings.
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HR Compliance & Projects
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Support compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
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Maintain confidential personnel records and organisational information.
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Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics.
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Support annual initiatives including salary reviews, engagement surveys and performance reviews.
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Monitor work rights and visa requirements where applicable.
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Contribute to HR projects, organisational change and process improvements.
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Identify opportunities to streamline and improve our HR systems and processes.
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Essential Qualifications and Experience
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A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or significant equivalent experience.
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Approximately 3-5 years' experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role.
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Demonstrated end to end recruitment experience and a genuine love for recruitment.
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Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR practices.
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Experience coordinating learning and development activities.
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Experience supporting WHS administration.
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Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisation and attention to detail.
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Confidence building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
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Experience using an HRIS, with Employment Hero experience highly regarded.
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Experience working across multiple countries or within Defence, Government or Professional Services would be highly regarded.
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Personal Attributes
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You are an experienced HR professional who is comfortable working across the full employee lifecycle. You are organised, approachable and confident providing practical support to both managers and employees.
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Importantly, you enjoy taking ownership. You can manage competing priorities, work with a high degree of confidentiality and judgement, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves when something needs to get done.
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Why Join EPE?
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This isn't a narrow HR role. You'll have the opportunity to gain exposure across almost every aspect of HR while working closely with the HR Manager and leaders across the business.
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You'll join a growing organisation where you can take ownership of your work, build strong relationships and genuinely influence how our people processes operate.
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You'll also gain exposure to an interesting and highly specialised industry, supporting teams delivering capability to Defence, Government and other critical sectors.
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Competitive remuneration package
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Bonuses and incentives – performance bonuses, profit sharing and staff awards
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Tuition reimbursement – Assistance with education and professional development costs
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Flexible work hours and the option for remote working opportunities
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Many company events – Melbourne Cup, Christmas and EOFY Party to name a few
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Charity team building events
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Employee discounts on services through our HRIS system
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Free breakfast, fruit snacks and a coffee machine
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Pet friendly workplace – you can bring your pet to work
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Great work workplace
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Free onsite parking
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We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen. Formal offer of employment is also subject to standard pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.
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For more information and a copy of the Position Description please contact:
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