HR Advisor | Workforce & People
Katherine West Health Board | Katherine, NT
$94,907 - $116,569 + 12% super | Salary packaging | Relocation support
Make your next HR role mean something.
Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for broader exposure, greater autonomy and the chance to work somewhere your contribution genuinely matters?
Davidson is proud to partner with Katherine West Health Board (KWHB), an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing primary healthcare and health-related programs to Aboriginal communities across approximately 162,000km2 of the remote Katherine West region.
KWHB has experienced significant organisational growth and is continuing to strengthen its Human Resources function to support its expanding workforce.
We're now seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the team in Katherine.
Internally titled Workforce Coordinator, this is a broad, hands‐on HR advisory role working closely with the Senior Manager Human Resources and supporting managers and employees across the organisation.
If you enjoy variety, like being close to the action and want the opportunity to develop across the breadth of HR rather than being confined to one specialist area, this could be a fantastic next move.
The opportunity
You'll become a trusted member of a growing HR team, providing practical advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
No two days are likely to look exactly the same.
You'll support managers with day-to-day HR matters, prepare employment documentation, oversee workforce compliance, contribute to HR reporting and process improvement, and help ensure employees joining KWHB have a consistent and culturally appropriate experience.
You'll also have exposure to workplace reviews and investigations, workforce planning and broader organisational improvement initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing practical HR advice and support to managers and employees
Interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, employment legislation and relevant industrial instruments
Preparing contracts, variations, secondments and other employment documentation
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, induction and offboarding
Monitoring licences, registrations, checks, certifications and other workforce compliance requirements
Supporting remuneration changes, pay progression, allowances and contractual changes
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR information systems
Coordinating workforce logistics including travel, accommodation and remote workforce requirements
Preparing workforce reporting and identifying trends, risks and opportunities
Contributing to HR policy, procedure and process improvement




Supporting workplace reviews and investigations as required
Contributing to culturally appropriate induction, orientation and workforce development activities.
The position also provides an opportunity to support and mentor less experienced HR and administrative team members as the function continues to evolve.
About you
We're looking for an experienced HR generalist who is comfortable providing practical advice and doesn't need every answer handed to them.
You don't need to be the finished product or an ER/IR specialist.
You do, however, need enough HR experience and judgement to work through an issue, interpret the relevant policy or legislation, provide sensible advice and recognise when something needs to be escalated.
You'll ideally bring:
Experience at HR Advisor, People & Culture Advisor, Senior HR Coordinator or similar level
Practical experience providing HR advice and support to managers
Sound knowledge of HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation
Experience across employment documentation and employee lifecycle processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence managing multiple priorities and working autonomously
Strong administration, systems and attention to detail
Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism
A practical, solutions-focused approach
The ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
Experience in health, community services, government, not-for-profit or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation would be highly regarded, but isn't essential.
A qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline is desirable rather than mandatory, with equivalent relevant experience also considered.
Working with Katherine West Health Board
This role is about more than providing HR advice from behind a desk.
KWHB supports employees across Katherine and remote Aboriginal communities throughout the Katherine West region.
You'll work with people from diverse professional, cultural and community backgrounds and will need to approach those relationships with respect, curiosity and cultural humility.
KWHB is committed to the recruitment, retention and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and to creating culturally safe workplaces where people can develop meaningful careers.




You'll occasionally travel to remote communities by road and/or light aircraft as part of the role.
What's on offer?
$94,907 - $116,569 + 12% super, negotiable based on relevant skills and experience
6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave loading
2 weeks personal leave
Annual CPI increases
Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year
Meal & Entertainment Card up to $2,650
Novated leasing
Relocation assistance up to $3,000
6-8 weeks accommodation support on relocation
Travel allowance for work-related travel
Flexible working arrangements
Strong internal career pathways
The opportunity to build a career within a respected Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
Before you apply
This is a full-time permanent role based in Katherine, Northern Territory.
The successful candidate will need:
A current NT Driver's Licence or the ability to obtain one
A current NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain
A current Criminal History Check or ability to obtainHigh-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and HR information systems
The ability and willingness to travel to remote locations by road and/or light aircraft
A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultural values and commitment to the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal communities.
KWHB is also open to considering suitably experienced candidates already living in Australia on a visa, subject to assessment of individual visa conditions and work rights.
Candidates across Australia and New Zealand who are genuinely prepared to relocate to Katherine are encouraged to apply.
Interested?
If you're an HR Advisor looking for an opportunity that offers breadth, autonomy, purpose and the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live.
We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.
Desired Skills and Experience
Human Resources
HR Advisory
Human Resources Advisory
People and Culture
HR Generalist
People Advisory
Workforce Management
Workforce Coordination
Employee Lifecycle
Employee Relations
Industrial Relations
HR Operations
People Operations
HR Administration
HR Compliance
Workforce Compliance
Employment Legislation
Fair Work Act
National Employment Standards
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