• Permanent full-time position 
• Hybrid work arrangements – work from our Melbourne CBD office + work from home options 
• Increase your take-home pay with access to salary packaging benefits 
• Join an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people in need 

Your new role 

Working as part of our HR Connect Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Uniting's diverse workforce with HR processes relating to each stage of the employment lifecycle.

You will act as the first point of contact for queries relating to HR policies, procedures and processes, T&Cs of employment, as well as HR systems support. Working closely with a designated portfolio of stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance and assist people leaders through recruitment, onboarding and employment variation processes. 

Benefits of working at Uniting 

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. 

At Uniting you can access the following:

• Up to $15,9000 in salary packaging benefits to reduce your fortnightly tax & increase take-home pay
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary) 
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning 
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow 
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background 

Your skills and experience 

You will bring with you: 

• A tertiary qualification in human resources or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience working as a HR Advisor (or similar generalist role) in a large, complex organisation 
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• A strong customer service focus with the ability to engage and build rapport with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant modern awards and enterprise agreements – experience with the SCHADS Award 2010 would be advantageous
• Experience in the use of HR systems or ability to easily adapt – experience with PageUp, PayGlobal or Dayforce is desirable 

View the position description here.

How to apply 

Click APPLY NOW to submit your interest. 

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.  

For any questions, please reach out to Shantelle Ward, Team Leader HR Connect at [email protected] to arrange a chat, using the subject line: HR Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

About Uniting 

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. 

Visit us: vt.uniting.org.  

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.  

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.