Employee Relations Advisor | Immediate Start | NFP |North of Melbourne CBD | 3 month contract

• $60–$65 per hour + super
• Not-for-profit organisation | North of Melbourne CBD (Hybrid flexibility)
• Initial 3-month contract (until end of year) – potential for extension

About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation based just north of Melbourne’s CBD.

This initial 3-month contract will see you take the lead on complex employee relations matters within a supportive and values-driven People & Culture team. You'll be reporting into the Workplace Relations Manager and working alongside two other employee relations advisors.

This role is to start ASAP and is initially contracted for 3 months. The organisation offers flexible work option with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working closely with P&C Business Partners and leaders across the organisation, you’ll act as a trusted ER/IR advisor
• Complex performance management and conduct issues
• Workplace investigations, grievances, and complaints
• Award and policy interpretation
• Dispute resolution, change management, redundancy and redeployment
• Supporting return-to-work processes and collaboration with WHS teams
• Upskilling leaders on best-practice employee relations
• Reviewing and improving policies and case management frameworks

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a similar ER/IR-focused HR role
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law, Modern Awards, and Fair Work legislation
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex investigations, performance, and misconduct matters
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline

Why Apply?

• Hourly rate: $60–$65 + super
• Contract until end of 2025, with potential to extend
• Be part of a purpose-led organisation making a meaningful difference
• Enjoy hybrid work flexibility
• Join a collaborative, down-to-earth and highly capable People & Culture team

If interested please apply with a copy of your resume.