Human Resources Advisor

About us

Cape York Land Council (CYLC) is the native title representative body for Cape York. CYLC has successfully pursued the recognition of Aboriginal land rights and native title and led innovative reform on the Cape. This includes supporting native title groups to engage in negotiations with various stakeholders, implement comprehensive Traditional Owner-led agreements, and build strong Aboriginal nations through the establishment of Prescribed Bodies Corporates.

About the role

CYLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Advisor to join our team in a full-time, 12-month fixed term position. Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a range of human resource projects and operational initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, improve compliance, enhance employee experience, and modernise HR and Learning & Development systems across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Review and improve HR policies, procedures and frameworks

• Support workforce planning and organisational development initiatives

• Enhance recruitment, onboarding and induction processes

• Assist with employee relations and performance management matters

• Support HR reporting, compliance and continuous improvement activities

• Provide high-quality operational HR advice and support across the organisation

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys both project-based work and operational HR responsibilities.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive experience

• Experience delivering multiple HR projects and initiatives within established timeframes

• Sound knowledge of contemporary HR practices including recruitment, workforce planning, learning and development, policy development, employee relations and performance management

• Demonstrated experience reviewing and developing HR policies, processes, systems and frameworks

• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• High level computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

• An understanding of, or willingness to develop an understanding of, the cultural, social and economic issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Cape York

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits

• Meaningful work that contributes to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

• Opportunities to build capability across a broad range of HR functions

• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lindsey Chapman via ••••@cylc.org.au. Applications close 18 September 2026. Please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date and CYLC reserves the right to fill the position before applications close.

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