HR Advisor in Box Hill, Australia

At Box Hill Institute, we're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our collaborative People & Culture team.

In this role, you'll partner with employees across the organisation, providing trusted guidance on a broad range of people matters while helping leaders build confidence in managing their teams. From supporting recruitment and workforce initiatives to coaching managers and contributing to employee lifecycle activities, you'll play an important role in delivering positive people experiences and supporting organisational success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering practical, client-focused solutions in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer more than just a job - we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your wellbeing, growth and achievements are celebrated. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• On-site parking for added convenience
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health and wellbeing supports and resources , including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our on-campus retail services such as floristry, day spa and beauty salons, hairdressing salon, barbershop, restaurant, vet & dog grooming - all delivered by students in training, under the supervision of their teachers.

About the role

As an HR Advisor , you will be a trusted member of the People & Culture team, providing timely, practical and high-quality advice to managers and employees across the Institute. Working closely with leaders, you'll support a broad range of people-related activities, help build manager capability and contribute to a positive employee experience across the organisation.

This is a varied generalist role that offers exposure across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, policy interpretation, organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement projects. You'll play an important role in helping leaders make informed people decisions while ensuring consistency, compliance and best-practice people management.

The position is full time, ongoing and reports to the Manager, People & Culture Business Partnering. Salary for this role aligns to PACCT 6 $89,415-$95,981 plus 12% superannuation.

What you'll do:

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across a broad range of people matters.
• Support leaders in managing performance, probation, conduct concerns and workplace issues.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, Awards, policies and procedures.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in managing their teams.
• Assist with recruitment activities, workforce planning initiatives and employee lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to organisational change activities, People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop practical tools, resources and guidance materials to support leader self-service and best-practice people management.
• Support compliance activities and contribute to workforce reporting, insights and process improvements.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a HR Advisor, HR Consultant or similar advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Fair Work principles and industrial instruments (Victorian TAFE Teaching MEA & PACCT advantageous).
• Experience partnering with managers to provide practical advice and support across a range of people matters.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and deliver a high level of customer service.
• Strong coaching, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written skills, including the ability to prepare professional documentation and correspondence.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Qualification in Human Resources, Business or similar
• A current and valid Working with Children Check
• A satisfactory National Police Check
• The ability to work across Box Hill Institute campuses and other locations as required

About us:

For over 100 years, we've been changing lives for the better, continuing to make this world a better place for all. By providing people with opportunities to expand their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world, we empower them to change their lives.

Our students can pursue everything - non-accredited short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE); senior secondary qualifications including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM); vocational certificates (including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships) and diplomas; and higher education degrees and a graduate certificate.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow and offer you benefits which enhance your work-life balance.

Apply now

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resumé.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Kristen Brendish via [email protected]

Applications close: 5pm, 30 ^th October 2026

Please note: We will be assessing applications as they come in and the position may be filled before the closing date

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Commitment to child safety

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people.

We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures.

All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.