HR Advisor (HR Manager)

_{03rd September, 2026}

About the Opportunity

We're looking for an HR Advisor to come in and genuinely own the function.
Our client is a specialist labour-hire and apprenticeship business, placing electrical and civil apprentices with major industrial and construction contractors across Victoria, NSW and Queensland. They're growing fast, and HR has never had a dedicated home. That's where you come in.

This is a newly created role, reporting straight to the General Manager. You'll have real scope to build things your way - systems, policies, the lot.

About the Role

• Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, apprenticeship contracts, EBAs and WHS requirements
• Develop and maintain HR policies tailored to the business's needs
• Provide practical, sound advice on employee relations and compliance matters
• Manage the full performance cycle, from KPI tracking through to more difficult conversations
• Engage effectively with a young, construction-industry workforce that values direct, honest communication
• Hold people accountable while maintaining strong working relationships
• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for internal employees
• Lead the selection and implementation of a proper HR information system, building from the ground up
• Contribute to how the business supports and looks after its people as it continues to grow

About You

You've got real, foundational HR experience - maybe you're a Coordinator ready for more responsibility, or already working at Advisor level and craving more ownership. Either way, you’re driven to have a seat at the table.

You'll bring:

• A solid handle on Fair Work, apprenticeships and awards - or the drive to get across it fast
• Someone who can work independently and isn't waiting to be told what to do next
• Resilience and a good sense of humour
• An easy-going, down-to-earth style, with the backbone to have firm conversations when it counts
• A builder's mindset

What's On Offer

• A greenfield state with real influence over how HR takes shape here
• A 33-hour week (Mon–Thu 7-hour days, 5-hour Friday, 8:30 am start) paid at full-time rate, with some flexibility for the right person
• Direct line to the GM and Director - no layers, no red tape
• A team that genuinely cares about doing right by its people

How to Apply   

If you're reading this and thinking, "this is me", please apply now or reach out to Tiarne McDonald via LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.