Job Description
Animal Emergency Australia is Australia's trusted, team-owned emergency and critical care veterinary network, with more than 700 passionate professionals across our national network.
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We're united by one purpose: the constant pursuit of better patient outcomes. Our values are simple: be kind, take ownership, be transparent, work as a team and seek to grow.
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As a People & Culture Advisor, you'll be part of our national People & Culture team, providing practical, timely and people-focused advice to our hospital leaders and teams across Australia. This is aFull time 12-month fixed-term contract position.
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This is a hands-on generalist HR role, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance and conduct matters, policy and employment advice, compliance and supporting leaders through day-to-day people challenges.
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You will work closely with our People & Culture Business Partners and People Services team to ensure matters are managed fairly, consistently and with the right level of support and escalation.
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You wil also support key People & Culture processes including performance reviews, remuneration activities, return-to-work, visa and work-rights compliance, people-related change and broader P&C; initiatives.
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What's Involved
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Provide pragmatic, practical HR advice and support to leaders across the employee lifecycle.
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Coach and guide leaders through performance, conduct, disciplinary, grievance and workplace conflict matters.
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Provide advice on employment legislation, policies, modern awards and industrial relations requirements.
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Support return-to-work activities, visa and work-rights compliance and other employment-related matters.
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Support key People & Culture processes including performance reviews, remuneration, learning, succession and development initiatives.
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Use people data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve P&C; services.
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Who We're Looking For:
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You'll be an experienced, hands on, HR generalist who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving problems and providing practical advice.
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You'll bring strong employee relations experience, sound judgement and the confidence to navigate sensitive people matters. You'll be approachable, commercially minded and comfortable balancing compliance with a genuinely human approach.
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You'll also be someone who takes ownership, follows matters through and looks for ways to improve the way we support our people and leaders.
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You'll Need:
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A strong service mindset and ability to take ownership, problem solve and follow matters through to resolution.
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Demonstrated experience influencing, coaching and supporting leaders with performance and employee relations matters.
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Operational HR experience in an advisory role across multiple sites.
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Strong knowledge of employment relations, HR policies, industrial relations and relevant legislation.
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Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to manage confidential matters.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
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You'll be part of a workplace where you'll feel like you belong!
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What's in it for you:
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Significant Veterinary Discounts – For your personal pets across AEA hospitals.
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Full time 12-month fixed-term contractSalary range 100k- 120k plus super
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Flexible & Hybrid Working.
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Free Qualified Counselling Services and EAP support.
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Wellbeing Initiatives – Wellness days, resilience workshops and peer support.
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A supportive national People & Culture team where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact.
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📌 People & Culture Advisor (Queensland)
🏢 Animal Emergency Australia
📍 Queensland