About us

Join Eastern States Engineering - a leader in demountable building and structural steel construction. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in high-quality structural steel framing for education, mining, accommodation, and more. Operating in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, we are known for our top-notch products and on-time delivery.

Our dedicated management teams and skilled employees have built a strong reputation for excellence. With stability and continuity at the core of our company, our experienced management team ensures consistent quality and timely project completion.

At Eastern States Engineering, we offer exciting opportunities to be part of our success story. Join our team and contribute to innovative projects, work alongside skilled professionals, and make a lasting impact in the industry.

Unlock your potential with us and contact us today to explore rewarding career opportunities as a HR Officer/Advisor. Let's build a brighter future together.

About the role

As our new HR Officer/Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our HR function by delivering high-quality, hands-on support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. This role is part-time and based at our Rocklea office, offering the chance to be involved in a variety of HR activities within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support end-to-end recruitment activities including interviewing, shortlisting, and liaising with hiring managers.

Manage HR administration tasks related to onboarding, probation, variations, and offboarding, including preparation of employment contracts and other key documents.

Assist in the implementation and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and compliance with best practices.

Provide advice and support to managers and employees on HR matters such as employee relations, recruitment, and entitlements.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files and HR records in line with legislative requirements.

Coordinate Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) compliance activities.

Manage workers’ compensation reporting and claims processes.

Oversee employee onboarding and induction programs, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.

Contribute to HR projects and company-wide initiatives as needed.

Assist in the coordination of annual performance reviews, promotion processes, and other national HR programs.

About You

Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR Officer or Advisor position, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Solid understanding of HR legislation, employment relations, and payroll practices.

Proven experience in managing workplace incidents and workers’ compensation claims.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.

Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with a flexible, hands-on approach.

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources (completed or in progress).

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Word and Excel skills.

Please forward through your up-to-date resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experience.

We pride ourselves on being good to work with, and this translates to a friendly, open, and comfortable company culture.

We are committed to providing opportunities for development to employees to ensure they have the confidence and knowhow to provide unmatched customer service and want to be a long-term part of the team.