Senior HR Advisor

People, Development and Engagement Senior Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation? We’re seeking a dynamic People, Development and Engagement Senior Advisor to lead our dedicated team and partner with leaders across our schools and offices to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs. 

About the Role

As the People, Development and Engagement Senior Advisor, you’ll provide expert guidance across all areas of human resources including workplace relations, recruitment, wellbeing, and work health and safety. Reporting to the Director of People, Development and Engagement, you’ll play a key role in shaping our culture and driving people-centric initiatives that align with CEDWW’s mission and values. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to leaders on complex workplace and employee relations matters.

• Oversee case management, investigations, and industrial negotiations, including enterprise bargaining.

• Coach and develop leaders to build confi dence and capability in managing people effectively.

• Enhance the Work Health & Safety and employee wellbeing portfolios.

• Drive initiatives that support talent identification, succession planning, and provide specialist advice, guidance and support regarding industrial and legislative matters and structural reforms including job classification, role reviews, evaluations and analysis.

• Oversee complex industrial relations matters that require a high level of sensitivity and effective communication.

• Work in partnership with leaders, at all levels: to coach, mentor and develop their skills in managing workplace relations issues and employee performance.

• Keep accurate case management file notes, evidence and decisions.

• Responsible for end to end employee lifecycle including but not limited to; talent identification policy & strategy, succession planning and wellbeing initiatives and reporting across the CEDWW

See Position Description.

What We Can Offer

• Full-Time Permanent Position

  • 35-Hour Work Week

• Role to commence as soon as possible or by mutual agreement

• On-site position in Wagga Wagga

• Salary: Grade 8 - Starting at $125, 800 per annum plus superannuation

• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

• Salary Packaging through Maxxia

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Access to Fitness Passport

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar HR role.

• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial frameworks.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex employee relations.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, values-driven approach.

• Willing to complete an Accreditation for Support Staff (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga).

• Current Driver’s Licence.

• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

• Successful candidate will undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Applications and Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Director of People, Development and Engagement via email at recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au or call 02 •••• •000. 

To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au

• A cover letter (maximum 1 page)

• A current curriculum vitae

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

Applications Close Monday 14 September 2026. 

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. 

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.