About the Role
As our People & Culture Advisor, you’ll be the go-to partner for leaders, offering clear, practical, and compassionate advice on all things employee relations. From performance management to workplace investigations, you’ll help ensure our teams feel supported, heard, and empowered.
In this hands-on role, you’ll:

• Advise leaders on employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, and investigations.
• Coach managers to navigate people challenges confidently and in line with industrial instruments and legislation.
• Support organisational change with an employee relations and compliance lens.
• Implement and maintain HR policies, ensuring they’re both effective and people-focused.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to process improvements that make life easier for leaders and staff alike.

About You
You’re experienced, approachable, and unflappable, a true people person with a strong ER background. You’re just as comfortable explaining complex legislation as you are lending an empathetic ear.
You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ HR advisory experience with a strong focus on employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian employment law and IR frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and complex people matters.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in HR, Business, or related discipline.
• Bonus points for experience in the early education or care sector.

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders trust your advice and seek you out for guidance.
• You approach sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and fairness.
• You juggle competing priorities without losing focus or care.
• You bring clarity and warmth to every interaction.

About Us
At Catholic Early EdCare, people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for someone who shares that philosophy. Join our collaborative, down-to-earth People & Culture team and make a meaningful impact across our services.

Perks & Benefits

• 95% childcare discount at our services.
• Birthday leave: enjoy your special day, on us.
• Wellness Wednesdays: quarterly activities to recharge and connect.
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions.
• Leadership offsite days, ongoing professional development, and networking opportunities.
• Option to package a work vehicle.

Join us in creating positive, people-first workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.