People & Culture Advisor

The Opportunity

• Step into a true HR advisory role with autonomy and variety
• Join a growing, purpose-driven organisation making real community impact 
• Work flexibly with a supportive and experienced P&C team

At HenderCare, we’re committed to making a difference across aged care, disability, and children’s services. We’re seeking a proactive People & Culture Advisor to deliver high-quality HR support and partner with leaders across the organisation.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace while developing your HR career.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager – People & Culture, you will provide trusted, practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle in a multi-site, award-governed environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting leaders to make confident people decisions and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide trusted HR advice on performance, conduct, and award interpretation (SCHADS) to support effective decision-making
• Manage employee relations matters, ensuring fair, timely, and compliant outcomes
• Support fair and thorough investigations and maintain accurate, high-quality documentation
• Assist with employee lifecycle changes to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and coordinate offboarding processes to capture insights and trends
• Coach and support leaders in performance management, including early intervention and development planning
• Support compliance with employment legislation, awards, and organisational policies
• Contribute to culture, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workforce capability

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an emerging HR professional with strong foundational experience and a passion for delivering practical, people-focused solutions in a fast-paced environment.

You also bring:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a generalist HR or advisory role, ideally within a multi-site environment
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, Modern Awards, and HR best practice
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and assisting with investigations
• Strong written communication skills, including preparation of HR documentation
• Experience using HRIS systems and maintaining high levels of data integrity
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders
• Strong judgement, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Resilience and ability to manage competing priorities
• A continuous improvement mindset and customer-centric approach
• Commitment to organisational values, including equity, diversity, and inclusion

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people.

So why choose HenderCare?

• Make a Real Impact: Every role at HenderCare contributes to delivering meaningful, client centred care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps improve the lives of those we support
• Grow your career: We invest in our people with structured mentoring, leadership coaching, and tailored professional development opportunities to support your career journey.
• Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you’ll feel supported, heard and empowered.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of balance. With a variety of flexible working options and access to our office, we offer the flexibility you need to thrive professionally while maintaining personal wellbeing.
• Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, access to our employee benefits and perks scheme (including health, fitness, and retail offers) and an amazing Employee Assistant Ptogram to support your well-being in the role.

At HenderCare, we don’t just fill roles we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:
 

• Update your profile and apply through SEEK or via our career's website.

• Attach a current Resume/CV.

• Include a Cover Letter (2 pages max) about you and why you'd be the ideal candidate for us.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact careers@hendercare.com.au.

Please do not e-mail your applications.