Job Type
Contract Maximum Term Full Time

Location:
Hawthorn Job Category: Corporate Services and Governance

About Us
AccessHC is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider supporting Melbourne communities through General Practice, Community Health, Mental Health, Allied Health, Dental and Urgent Care services. With over 600 staff, 200 volunteers and 17 locations, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Guided by our values of Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality,

we offer
a supportive workplace where you can grow your career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact every day.

Job Description
The Opportunity Are you a passionate HR professional who thrives on partnering with leaders, navigating complex people matters and creating positive workplace experiences? At AccessHC, we're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our People, Engagement and Development team on a 12-month Max Term Fulltime Contract. This is an exciting prospect to bring your expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, workplace investigations, organisational change and transition projects and people partnering to an organisation that genuinely values its people. As a trusted advisor, you'll work alongside leaders across our diverse health and community services, helping them build high-performing teams, navigate challenging people situations and foster a culture where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to do their best work. If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on HR partnering while making a meaningful difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role
No two days are the same in this dynamic and rewarding role. As our HR Advisor, you'll be a key member of the People, Engagement and Development team, providing expert advice and practical solutions across the full employee lifecycle. You'll partner closely with managers and leaders to support recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll be relied upon for your sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills and ability to balance people needs with organisational outcomes. Whether you're coaching a leader through a performance matter, supporting a workforce change project or developing practical HR solutions, you'll play an important role in strengthening employee experience and organisational capability. This is an opportunity to work within a team-oriented and values-driven team that believes great workplaces are built through trust, partnership and genuine care for people. This Hawthorn-based maximum-term hybrid contract, available until December 2027 with the possibility of extension, reporting directly to the HR Manager.

What We Offer
At AccessHC, we know that strong communities start with engaged and supported employees. When you join us,



you'll become part of a people-focused organisation where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your contribution genuinely matters. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about creating positive outcomes for both our employees and the communities we serve. This is more than an HR role. It's an opportunity to influence culture, support leaders, strengthen workforce capability and help shape the future of a growing and respected community health organisation. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, build meaningful relationships and continue developing your HR career, we'd love to hear from you. The Position Encompasses An Extensive Range Of Benefits
• A supportive and values-based culture alongside an engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance that includes flexible working conditions
• An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health with programs like our Wellbeing Connector Program, Personal Resilience Plans and the Wellbeing Well
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses) Read more about our culture and

benefits:
https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits Desired Skills And Experience What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities
• Partner with leaders to provide proactive HR advice and support across employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design and development and people management matters
• Coach and guide managers through performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, conduct matters and employee wellbeing conversations
• Lead and coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, helping us attract and retain talented people who align with our values
• Support organisational change projects through meaningful consultation, stakeholder engagement and best-practice people approaches
• Influence positive outcomes by interpreting employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements and workplace policies to provide practical, compliant solutions
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance HR processes, systems and the overall employee experience. What You Will Bring Key Selection Criteria The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources,



Employee Relations, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated generalist HR experience, including providing advice and support across the employee lifecycle
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, workplace relations principles and contemporary HR practice
• Experience supporting employee relations matters with sound judgement, confidentiality, procedural fairness and accurate documentation
• Strong written communication, stakeholder management, analytical and administrative skills
• Competence using HR information systems and Microsoft 365 applications Desirable
• Experience within a complex, multi-site, regulated or community-focused organisation
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce design, workforce reporting, learning initiatives or HR process improvement Compliance Requirements
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (where applicable)
• Working with Children Check
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia Attributes we value
• Trusted adviser who builds credibility through sound judgement, discretion and practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate effectively
• Strong stakeholder partnership and relationship-building skills
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities
• Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail
• Integrity, professionalism and commitment to inclusive people practices
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to adapt and support the requirements of the team and organisation Apply Now Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Please refer to the position description here or on our website: Careers | Access Health and Community For further information

about the role
, please contact: Libby Kovits HR Manager E: Libby.
[email protected] Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications as they are received. No recruitment agencies please. Applications Close: 4th November 2026 Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however, a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical.

📌 HR Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Melbourne