About them
Located in Circular Quay with beautiful harbour views, this organisation has grown significantly over the past 18 months, welcoming new teams and expanding their operations nationally. After a period of change and integration, the business is now entering a more stable and forward‑looking phase, with a strong commitment to employee experience and operational alignment.
With around 225 employees across Australia and New Zealand, the People & Culture team operates within a flat structure and is led by a highly supportive and approachable General Manager. The culture is hands on, collaborative and fast paced, where everyone is willing to step in and help as needed.
This is a maternity leave contract of up to 14 months, offered on a four‑day‑per‑week basis and paying $100k + super (pro‑rated). The role offers generous handovers at both the start and end, hybrid flexibility, and three days per week in the office.
About the role
As the People & Culture Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of P&C services across the business. This is a broad and varied role covering recruitment coordination, HR administration, systems support and general advisory.
A major part of the role is managing 10–12 concurrent recruitment processes across the organisation, both in Australia and New Zealand. You’ll partner with hiring managers to draft ads, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, manage background checks and prepare contracts. The roles are diverse and span operational, corporate and site‑based teams.
You will also provide support across the employee lifecycle — preparing contracts and letters, coordinating onboarding and offboarding, managing HRIS updates, scheduling inductions and responding to general P&C enquiries. You’ll help keep the team organised by maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and supporting various behind‑the‑scenes activities that keep everything running smoothly.
This role suits someone who enjoys pace, variety and working in an environment where priorities can shift quickly.
About you
You are an experienced People & Culture Advisor or Senior HR Coordinator who is confident operating with a level of autonomy in a busy, fast paced environment. You are proactive, organised and detail focused, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
You are comfortable taking ownership of day‑to‑day advisory matters, drafting contracts and documentation, and acting as a trusted first point of contact for employees and leaders. You are adaptable, resilient and able to thrive in a dynamic, ever‑changing environment, and enjoy working closely with a collaborative team to deliver practical, people‑focused outcomes. You also bring a sound understanding of the Fair Work Act and apply good judgment in your day‑to‑day work.
If this sounds like you, please click “Apply now” to apply for this role. For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Jo McLachlan at jmclachlan@thenextstep.com.au or 02 8256 2514 quoting reference # 4017180.
HR Advisor
Work Type:
Location:
Sydney - NSW
- Stunning Circular Quay office with harbour views | 4 days per week
- Broad generalist role with national recruitment focus
- Hybrid | 12 - 14 month contract
Reference Number:
4017180
Date Published:
24-Apr-2026
Contact Name:
Jo McLachlan
Contact Email:
jmclachlan@thenextstep.com.au
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