Access Health and Community – Hawthorn VIC

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.

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 opportunity 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 chance to work within a collaborative and values-driven team that believes excellent 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 advantages:

- 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)

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 acti

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