Make a Real Difference in People & Purpose

Are you a passionate, solutions-focusedHR professional ready to partner with managers and drive positive 'people outcomes' within a respected Not-for-Profit organisation?

WISEhas spent over 30 years transforming lives by connecting disadvantaged community members with meaningful employment. We're looking for a driven HR Advisor in Melbourne (VIC) who genuinely believes in fostering an engaged, inclusive, and exceptional employee experience across the entire lifecycle.

The Opportunity

Full-Time where you'll report to the HR Manager (Divisional) and act as a pivotal operational and strategic partner to line managers.

A day in this role isn't just paperwork; it’s about making an impact:

- Strategic Partnership: Coach and build management capability, providing expert advice on talent acquisition, retention, performance, and career pathways.
- Operational Excellence: Provide practical, commercial advice across the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring alignment with WISE's vision and strategy.
- Risk Mitigation: Confidently manage Employee and Industrial Relations concerns, applying sound knowledge of Contemporary Awards and the Fair Work Act.
- Continuous Improvement: Be proactive! You'll use your technical savvy and creative thinking to improve systems, processes, and procedures that enhance the employee experience.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain corporate compliance, manage the HRIS platform, and analyse key metrics to provide insights that inform business decisions.

What You'll Bring to WISE

We're looking for an Advisor with 3+ years' experience in an HR role and a strong blend of technical expertise and emotional intelligence.

- Experience & Education:
- 3+ years of direct experience in a similar HR role.
- Tertiary qualification in HR Management or a related field.

- People & Process Skills:





- A genuine passion for people and a commitment to a strong employee experience.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong business acumen and high emotional intelligence to effectively partner with and guide all employees.

- Technical & Legal Knowledge:

- Proven practical knowledge and interpretation of Modern Awards and the Fair Work Act.
- Sound experience managing Employee or Industrial Relations.
- Technically savvy with HRIS/systems, with an ability to continually improve existing tools.

- The WISE Attributes: You must embody our core attributes: Customer Centricity, Curiosity, Resilience, Adaptability, Creativity, and a Growth Mindset.

Compliance Essentials:

- Full Australian Working Rights.
- Full Australian Driver’s License, and access to your own vehicle.
- Ability to obtain a National Police Check and pass a Working with Children Check.

The Perks of Working with Purpose

Join a truly supportive culture where your wellbeing is prioritised:

- Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary packaged with Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits (increasing your take-home pay through tax savings) + Super.
- Enhanced Leave: Receive 4 wellness-days per year (additional leave) and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
- Growth & Development: Access ongoing learning and development programs, plus fantastic reward and recognition initiatives.
- Tools of the Trade: Company Laptop & iPhone provided.
- Exclusive Benefits: Access to exclusive benefits and discounts from leading retailers through our Flare platform.

We are Inclusive!

WISE is recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an "Inclusive Employer 2024/2025". We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

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📌 HR Advisor - Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Wise Employment
📍 Melbourne