Join a dynamic Membership Association as Human Resources Advisor and empower independent businesses to thrive. Provide expert HR advice, support member success, and be a trusted advisor at the heart of member advocacy and operational excellence.

• Join a purpose-driven, membership-based organisation
• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH)
• Work with a supportive team & do work that makes a genuine difference

The Role – Human Resources Advisor

Our client, MGA Independent Businesses Australia, is a respected membership-based organisation supporting over 2,600 independent businesses nationwide. They are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Human Resources Advisor to join their Advisory Team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for members, responding to their queries over the phone. You’ll provide accurate, practical and timely advice, guiding members through a range of workplace and employment-related issues. Each day brings variety, as you listen to member concerns, identify their needs, and deliver clear, confident solutions in a supportive and professional manner.

About MGA Independent Businesses Australia

MGA Independent Businesses Australia protects and empowers independent businesses to succeed and thrive. Representing a sector with over $15 billion in annual sales, MGA advocates for the survival and prosperity of small businesses that are vital to Australia’s economic diversity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, and practical advice across all areas of employee and industrial relations.
• Support members in interpreting industrial instruments, managing disputes, and implementing effective people management strategies.
• Advise on compliance with workplace legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
• Assist with performance management, misconduct, disciplinary, and grievance processes.
• Mentor and guide members through workplace challenges, helping them build effective and confident people management practices.
• Attend meetings with members and external stakeholders, contributing to MGA’s advocacy efforts and member representation.
• Support MGA’s internal workforce initiatives and contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive workplace culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in HR or related field
• Proven experience delivering professional HR advice in a client-facing or member-based environment
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience in retail or small business environments
• Understanding of issues impacting independent businesses
• Experience in membership-based organisations

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per annum + super
• Flexible working: Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, with head office based in inner Melbourne.
• Tools Provided: Laptop and all necessary equipment.
• Work Environment: Collaborative and purpose-led team focused on impact

How to Apply

MGA Independent Businesses Australia has the support from Beaumont People in recruiting this role. If you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume. You can send this through the ‘Apply’ option. If you require further information, please contact Finlay Andrewartha at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.