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Are you ready to redefine the future of recruitment and make a tangible impact on leading organizations? This is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your commercial acumen and proactive spirit to build a high-performing desk from the ground up. You won’t just fill roles; you’ll anticipate market needs, discover untapped opportunities, and directly shape the workforce strategies of our partners, driving significant impact for both our clients and the talent we connect.About Our Partner Organization

We are Aquent, a global work solutions company with over 40 years of expertise in talent, workforce solutions, managed services, Employer of Record (EOR), project delivery, and consulting. We partner with organizations to solve complex workforce challenges across marketing, creative, digital, technology, and transformation. At the forefront of innovation, we’re navigating the critical intersection of talent and AI, leveraging proprietary technology, AI-enabled sourcing tools, and a vast global talent network to build smarter ways to connect people, capability, and opportunity. We’re not just adapting to the future of work; we’re actively shaping it, and you will be a key part of that evolution.

Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit in Talent Acquisition

This is a unique chance for a commercially-minded professional to create their own success story and directly influence the strategic direction of our clients. Forget waiting for job briefs; in this role, you’ll be the architect of opportunities, identifying market shifts and talent implications before anyone else. You’ll operate with significant autonomy, backed by a globally recognized brand and cutting-edge tools, to cultivate new client relationships and become a trusted advisor in your chosen market. If you thrive on discovery, strategic thinking, and building something meaningful that drives business success for our partners, this is your platform to make a significant impact. You will play a pivotal role in connecting top-tier talent with groundbreaking projects, directly contributing to the growth and transformation of leading companies.

What You’ll Do

- Build and grow your own desk by proactively identifying opportunities before they become explicit talent acquisition requirements.
- Develop new client relationships, understanding their strategic objectives and potential talent needs.
- Identify hiring opportunities hidden within transformation programs, growth initiatives, and organizational change within client environments.
- Build trusted relationships with hiring managers, HR leaders, and executives at client organizations.
- Generate opportunities across permanent recruitment, contract staffing, project services, and comprehensive workforce solutions for our clients.
- Utilize AI, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to identify buying signals and emerging demand within your market.
- Create your own pipeline through proactive business development and strategic outreach.
- Become a trusted advisor within your chosen market, offering insights and solutions that drive business success for our partners.

Must-Have Qualifications

- Proven experience in sales or business development.
- Strong commercial instincts and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Confidence and gravitas to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
- A demonstrated track record of winning new business and cultivating lasting client relationships.
- Genuine curiosity and interest in AI, technology, and the evolving future of work.
- Resilience, ambition, and a deep desire to build and own a significant market presence.
- An individual who consistently sees possibilities where others perceive obstacles.

Why Join Aquent

We offer a high-performance environment where your contributions are directly tied to your success. You’ll have the freedom to build your own market and create your own success, supported by a culture that values innovation and growth. Our commitment to your well-being and professional development includes:

- Unlimited time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
- An $8,000 annual learning fund to invest in your continuous professional development.
- An uncapped bonus structure with genuine earning potential, rewarding your achievements.
- Ongoing sales, AI, and market intelligence training to keep you at the forefront of the industry.
- Access to industry-leading recruitment technology and advanced AI tools.
- A flexible work environment that supports your productivity and well-being.
- Strong leadership support and a vibrant, high-performance culture.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to create opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work, we encourage you to connect with us. This is more than a role; it’s a chance to build your legacy and drive meaningful change for our clients.

Love solving complex people problems? Ready to take your HR career into more challenging, technical and compliance-focused territory?

A role shaped around you

Effective HR is a national HR and workplace relations consultancy made up of talented, driven professionals who put people at the heart of what we do, and that includes how we grow our own team.

We’re looking for an HR Consultant who brings strong generalist HR experience, confidence managing employee relations matters and a genuine passion for helping businesses navigate workplace challenges.

You might currently be working as an HR Business Partner or HR Advisor and be looking for something a little different. Perhaps you’ve built a solid foundation in generalist HR but find yourself increasingly drawn to the more technical, challenging and compliance-driven aspects of the profession.

You enjoy navigating complex employee matters, interpreting legislation and finding practical solutions to difficult workplace situations. You’re ready to move beyond traditional generalist HR responsibilities and further develop your expertise in employee relations and workplace compliance.

We’re particularly interested in someone who enjoys getting into the detail of complex performance management, misconduct and employee relations matters, and can balance legislative obligations with practical, commercially sensible advice.

You don’t need to know everything. We’re looking for someone with a strong HR foundation, good judgement, a willingness to learn and the confidence to take ownership of their work, knowing there’s an experienced team alongside them for support.

What we do

We support businesses across a broad range of industries, with particular expertise in NDIS and community-focused organisations.

Our clients rely on us for everything from everyday HR questions through to tricky employee matters and complex workplace challenges. We’re their trusted HR partners, providing clear, practical and commercially realistic advice that helps them make confident decisions.

Across our team, our work includes:

- Employee relations: Supporting clients through complex performance management, misconduct, grievances, disciplinary processes, terminations and other challenging workplace situations.




- Generalist HR advice: Providing practical guidance across the employment lifecycle, including employment contracts, policies, leave entitlements and workplace obligations.
- Industrial relations: Interpreting up-to-date awards, enterprise agreements and workplace legislation, advising on employment obligations and supporting clients with unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims and Fair Work Commission matters.
- Restructures and redundancies: Advising clients through organisational change, workforce restructures, consultation obligations and redundancy processes, including managing associated compliance risks.

At our heart, we’re a team of self-confessed HR, IR and ER nerds who enjoy untangling tricky workplace problems and turning them into clear, actionable advice.

You won’t be expected to be an expert in every area. You’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. We pride ourselves on developing our team’s technical knowledge and broadening their exposure to different HR challenges.

Why we’re special

We’re built differently, by leaders who genuinely care. We live our values with empathy and integrity, and when we say this job is flexible, we actually mean it.

Here’s what makes working with us different:

- Choose your hours: We’re looking for approximately 24–32 hours per week, on a permanent ongoing basis. You can choose the days and hours that work for you.
- Manage your own schedule: Take ownership of your diary and work around the things that matter — school drop-offs and pick-ups, gym classes, appointments or lunch with friends.
- No unpaid additional hours: Get paid for every minute you’re working. We value your time.
- 100% remote: Work from home, with no office attendance, client site visits or travel required.
- Not a call centre: Our HR on-demand service doesn’t require you to sit in a phone queue waiting for calls.
- No sales targets: You’re not expected to bring in new business, and your employment isn’t tied to securing or retaining individual clients or projects.
- A genuinely supportive team: Work alongside experienced HR and IR professionals who share knowledge, bounce ideas around and back each other when things get tricky.

We believe excellent HR professionals do their best work when they’re trusted, supported and given the flexibility to manage their lives outside of work.

What you’d be doing

You’ll work directly with a variety of clients, helping them navigate everyday HR questions and more complex employee relations challenges.

A significant part of your role will involve managing complex and escalated performance matters, misconduct concerns, disciplinary processes and challenging employee situations, including unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims, organisational restructures and redundancy processes.

To support you, your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

- Advising clients on employee performance concerns, including developing and managing performance improvement processes.
- Supporting clients through misconduct allegations, disciplinary meetings, grievances and employment terminations.
- Guiding managers through difficult employee conversations, balancing procedural fairness, legislative requirements and practical business outcomes.
- Providing clear, accurate and commercially sensible advice on general HR and employee relations matters.
- Supporting clients with organisational restructures, consultation requirements and redundancy processes.
- Interpreting modern awards, employment legislation and workplace policies to support compliant decision-making.
- Preparing professional HR documentation, including letters, employment contracts, policies and performance management correspondence.
- Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming a reliable point of contact for their HR needs.
- Working collaboratively with our wider team, seeking guidance where needed and contributing your own ideas and experience.

There’s plenty of variety, and no two days are quite the same – that is the joy of consulting!

Who you are

You’re a driven HR professional who’s ready to take your career beyond traditional generalist HR and into the more challenging, technical and compliance-focused side of the profession.

You’ve developed a robust foundation in HR business partnering or advisory work, but it’s the complex employee matters, legislative interpretation and workplace challenges that really capture your interest.

You enjoy solving problems that don’t always have straightforward answers. You’re interested in understanding the finer details of employment legislation, managing risk and helping businesses make difficult but defensible decisions.

You’re ambitious about developing your technical expertise and excited by the opportunity to learn from experienced HR and industrial relations professionals.

We’re not expecting you to know everything. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, comfortable navigating difficult conversations and genuinely motivated to become an exceptional ER and IR skilled.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

- At least 3 years of Australian HR experience, ideally in an HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or similar generalist advisory role.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience managing complex and escalated employee performance matters, including performance improvement plans, disciplinary processes and difficult employee conversations.
- Practical experience advising and coaching managers through employee relations issues, with a sound understanding of procedural fairness and employment obligations.
- Sound working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act and modern awards.
- A genuine interest in developing expertise across workplace relations, employment law, employee disputes and HR compliance.
- The ability to assess workplace issues, identify risks and recommend practical, balanced solutions.
- Strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and confidence preparing professional HR correspondence.
- The confidence to work independently, manage competing priorities and know when to ask questions or seek a second opinion.
- A client‑focused mindset, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to delivering high‑quality advice.

Experience managing unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims, restructures or redundancy processes would be highly regarded.

Experience in HR consulting would also be an advantage, but we’re equally interested in HR professionals who have worked internally in a business partnering or advisory capacity and are ready to develop their skills across a broader range of clients and more complex workplace matters.





Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation and Make a Real Impact Origin Support Services is looking for a bright, proactive, and detail-driven HR Officer to join our dynamic and passionate team.

Founded in 2020, Origin Support Services delivers individualised, compassionate care to people living with disabilities. We’re more than a service provider—we’re a community dedicated to empowering our participants and their families with tailored support options, including:

- Community Access Programs
- Supported Independent Living
- Respite and Short-Term Accommodation (STA)
- Group activities and cultural events such as Kap Mauri

We pride ourselves on creating safe, culturally inclusive environments where everyone can thrive—participants and staff alike.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to play a key role in supporting our growing organisation. Reporting directly to the Company Director, you’ll provide essential HR, IR and document control support across the organisation.

Your ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, confidentiality and precision will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

- Delivering timely and accurate advice on HR, Fair Work and IR matters
- Drafting employment contracts and managing onboarding documentation
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employment records and HR systems
- Managing and maintaining organisational document control systems
- Ensuring documents are accurately named, version-controlled, filed and securely stored
- Monitoring document expiry dates and coordinating timely updates and renewals
- Maintaining controlled copies of HR policies, procedures, forms and templates
- Ensuring staff have access to current and approved documentation
- Leading the Employee Rewards & Recognition program
- Managing offboarding processes and collating exit data
- Reviewing and drafting HR and WHS policies to ensure compliance
- Supporting probation and performance reviews
- Creating and updating Position Descriptions
- Coordinating inductions for new staff across locations
- Facilitating EAP access and promoting staff wellbeing
- Contributing to organisational projects and strategic initiatives

What You’ll Bring

- At least 4 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
- Experience in document control, records management or compliance administration
- HR qualifications or tertiary studies (highly regarded)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and NDIS Orientation Module
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
- Strong organisational and document management skills
- The ability to multitask, prioritise competing demands and manage your own time effectively
- A collaborative and skilled attitude
- A genuine desire to support employees and contribute to a positive workplace

Why Join Origin

- Versatile hybrid work environment, combining remote and office-based work
- Make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities
- Thrive in a supportive, inclusive and culturally safe workplace
- Enjoy a full-time role with variety and meaningful responsibilities
- Develop your HR, compliance and document management expertise
- Be part of a growing organisation where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Experience variety in your day—no two days are ever the same!

Effective HR is a national HR and workplace relations consultancy made up of talented, driven professionals who put people at the heart of what we do. Our core values and culture

- Choose your hours: Approximately 24–32 hours per week, permanent ongoing, choose your days and hours.
- Manage your own schedule: Own your diary and work around priorities.
- No unpaid additional hours: Get paid for every minute you work.
- 100% remote: Work from home, no office, client site or travel.
- Not a call centre: No queue waiting for calls.
- No sales targets: No new business expectation or client-based employment tied to you.
- A genuinely supportive team: Experienced HR and IR professionals share knowledge, ideas and support.

What you’ll be doing

Work directly with a variety of clients, helping them navigate everyday HR questions and complex employee relations challenges.

Significant part will involve managing complex performance matters, misconduct concerns, disciplinary processes and challenging employee situations, including unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims, organisational restructures and redundancy processes.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

- Advising clients on employee performance concerns, including development and management of performance improvement processes.
- Supporting clients through misconduct allegations, disciplinary meetings, grievances and terminations.
- Guiding managers through difficult employee conversations, balancing procedural fairness, legislative requirements and business outcomes.
- Providing clear, accurate and commercially sensible advice on general HR and employee relations matters.
- Supporting clients with organisational restructures, consultation requirements and redundancy processes.
- Interpreting modern awards, employment legislation and workplace policies to support compliant decision-making.
- Preparing professional HR documentation such as letters, contracts, policies and performance correspondence.
- Building trusted relationships with clients and becoming a reliable point of contact for HR needs.
- Working collaboratively with the wider team, seeking guidance and contributing ideas.

Who you are

You’re a driven HR professional looking to move beyond generalist HR into a more technical, compliance-focused side. You have a strong HR foundation and curiosity, and you thrive on solving complex matters. You’re ambitious, proactive, comfortable navigating difficult conversations, and genuinely motivated to become an exceptional ER and IR professional.

You’ll bring expertise in:

- At least 3 years of Australian HR experience, in an HR Business Partner, Advisor or generalist role.
- Hands‑on experience managing complex employee performance matters, including improvement plans, disciplinary processes.
- Experience advising managers on employee relations issues, procedural fairness and employment obligations.
- Knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work Act, modern awards.
- Interest in developing expertise across workplace relations, employment law and HR compliance.
- Assessment of workplace issues, risk identification and recommendation of practical solutions.
- Robust written communication, attention to detail, confident in professional HR correspondence.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and seek guidance or second opinion.
- Client‑focused mindset, good judgement and commitment to high‑quality advice.

Experience managing unfair dismissal claims, general protections claims, restructures or redundancy processes is highly regarded.

HR consulting experience is an advantage, but we also welcome HR professionals with internal business partnering or advisory experience looking to develop across broader clients and complex matters.

About our partnership with Origin Services

We are an independent partnership and a subsidiary of a national HR consultancy. We are dedicated to providing exceptional support to our partners across industry segments.

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