One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authenticself to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 144,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role

Join our People team and play a key role play a critical role in delivering high-quality people services that support an exceptional employee experience. Our People Operations team is the operational backbone of the People function, delivering advice and support to employees and leaders, workforce administration, policy governance, HR and payroll systems management, workforce reporting and people programs. As the People Operations Advisor, you will provide trusted operational expertise across the employee lifecycle, ensuring the integrity of people data, employment processes and HR systems while identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, compliance and operational effectiveness. Working closely with the People Operations Manager, Payroll Business Partner and People Coordinator, you will contribute to the ongoing development of our People Operations function, helping to shape and strengthen processes and deliver key people initiatives, including reward, recognition and employee advantages programs. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity with an immediate start for the right candidate.

In this role you will:

- Deliver high-quality People Operations services across the employee lifecycle while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
- Provide trusted operational advice and guidance to ensure service excellence, accurate employment records, data integrity and compliance across HR and Payroll systems
- Partner with our People Business Partners to ensuring workforce and organisation changes are implemented accurately, compliantly and with a positive employee experience.
- Lead and support the ongoing enhancement of key People programs, including reward,



recognition and benefits initiatives, to improve employee engagement and operational effectiveness
- Prepare workforce insights and people reporting that support informed decision-making and provide meaningful visibility of workforce trends and outcomes.
- Provide cross-functional support across People Operations and Payroll to ensure continuity of service and a positive employee experience.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

- Proven experience in HR operations, advisory or generalist roles, support with qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline and sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
- Strong experience working with HRIS and payroll systems, including employee lifecycle management, organisational change administration and the maintenance of accurate employee records and data.
- Strong understanding of people operations, ensuring accurate employee data, compliance and seamless HR service delivery.
- Solutions-focused and able to balance risk, compliance and business needs while delivering practical, people-centred outcomes.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset and a passion for coaching, mentoring and supporting continuous improvement.

*Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role (on our careers website)

This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check. Please note applications are reviewed as they are received.

Why work for Engineers Australia?

- Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions




- Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 2 days of Life Leave (pro–rata for this role)
- Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid working model, helping you balance personal wellbeing and professional achievement, with at least 2 days in the office or 40% of working hours onsite.
- Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
- A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve
- Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023–2029), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.

Diversity, inclusion and your privacy:

Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a protected inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at ******@engineersaustralia.org.au , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation-related matters. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information:

Thank you for considering a career with us.

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📌 People Operations Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Engineers Australia Group
📍 Melbourne