Location: NSW, QLD, VICJob type: Permanent, FulltimeAbout AvantAvant is Australia's leading medical defence organisation, proudly supporting medical professionals for over 130 years.
With more than 90,000 members, including health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, we provide trusted, market‐leading products and services tailored to our members' professional, personal, and practice needs.As a mutual organisation owned by our members, they are at the centre of everything we do.
Beyond our core offerings, we advocate for improvements across the healthcare system, promoting quality, safety, and professionalism in medicine through education and research.About the RoleThis role sits within the HR advisory function of Avant Business Solutions.
It provides broad HR generalist support across the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on partnering with healthcare clients, primarily medical practices and small businesses, based throughout Australia.
You will help healthcare clients achieve solid business outcomes across key areas such as compliance, recruitment, performance management, remuneration, culture, workforce planning, learning and development, organisation design, employee relations, and mediation.
You will also support strategic initiatives and contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Avant Business Solutions HR Advisory services, ensuring processes are safe, sustainable, and scalable.
In this role, you will help foster a positive, collaborative,



and continuously improving culture while delivering practical HR solutions tailored to the needs of healthcare and small business environments.Key AccountabilitiesHR AdvisorySupport organisational reviews and provide guidance to managers across diverse client groupsReview HR policies and procedures for Fair Work complianceConduct HR gap analysesProvide recruitment support including job ads, position descriptions and onboardingAdvise on performance management and conduct workplace investigationsProvide wages and award interpretationManage offboarding and terminationsSupport restructures and redeployment processesDevelop L&D; resourcesPromote and grow HR Advisory servicesParticipate in scoping calls with potential clientsBuild relationships to support the growth of Avant Business ServicesWork closely with the broader business services team to provide general HR adviceContribute to a respectful, collaborative culture and promote continuous improvementContinuous Quality Improvement & Risk ManagementMaintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and compliance requirementsParticipate in quality improvement initiativesEnsure confidentiality and privacy at all timesPreferred CapabilitiesMinimum 7 years' generalist HR experience, ideally within healthcareTertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related disciplineExperience managing employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances and workplace investigationsExperience managing workers' compensation claims,



return to work programs and rehabilitation processesExperience supporting ill and injured employees, balancing employee wellbeing, operational needs and legislative requirementsStrong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship‐building skills across all levels of an organisationExcellent communication, facilitation and change management capabilitiesHigh attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage competing prioritiesProactive, resilient and solutions‐focused approach, with sound judgement and discretionStrong customer service mindset and commitment to continuous improvementAbility to work independently, contribute to HR strategy and enhance HR processes and servicesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systemsCommitment to ongoing professional development and learningEqual Opportunity EmployerAvant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities.
Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.Ready to join us?
If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at
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📌 Senior Hr Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Avant Mutual
📍 Melbourne