HR Advisor

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Location:

Brisbane - QLD 

  • Permanent HR Advisor Opportunity
  • Eagle Farm + WFH Flexibility
  • Education sector + NFP
About Them

Join a national purpose-driven organisation committed to supporting young people through inclusive, relationship-focused education. Working within a dynamic and values-led environment, you’ll contribute to a collaborative culture that prioritises wellbeing, respect, and meaningful outcomes for students and communities.

About the Role

Our highly respected NFP client in the education sector, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Advisor to support the delivery of effective HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. This permanent role is responsible for providing high-quality HR administration, recruitment support, payroll coordination, compliance monitoring, while contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
  
Reporting to a highly supportive National People & Culture Manager, you will be part of a wider HR team Responsibilities include, but not limited:
  • Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, contract preparation, inductions, position changes, and offboarding.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, payroll data, and compliance registers, including Working with Children Checks.
  • Support recruitment activities such as drafting position descriptions, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new employees.
  • Assist with payroll administration, reporting, and processing changes in line with organisational requirements.
  • Respond to HR and payroll enquiries, manage shared HR inboxes, and escalate complex matters where required.
  • Prepare regular HR reports and contribute to data integrity, compliance, and process improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders on HR projects, and employee engagement initiatives
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:  
  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Advisor-level role
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and regulations, including multiple Modern Awards, NES, Fair Work, and WHS requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
  • Self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities, solve problems proactively, and meet operational demands independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, discretion, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a responsive environment
  • A valid Working with Children Card is an essential condition of employment
  • Experience in the Education industry is highly regarded. NFP experience, particularly working with Youth is also highly valuable
About Culture & Benefits

Located in Eagle Farm with ample free parking onsite, our client offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 WFH days per week. Offering a highly competitive salary package, which includes up to $110K plus super depending on experience + NFP salary packaging benefits + additional monetary benefits as well.

About Applying

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For specific questions about this role, please contact Melissa Forwood at mforwood@thenextstep.com.au

Reference Number:

4034927

Date Published:

08-May-2026

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