Job description
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly capable Senior People Advisory Officer to join our clients dynamic People & Safety team in Leederville. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting leaders and employees by providing expert advice across a wide range of people management and employment relations (ER) matters. You’ll focus on minimising organisational risk, enhancing workplace culture, and driving performance outcomes.
This is a hands-on, case management-intensive position requiring extensive experience in handling complex employee matters.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Support
Qualifications and Experience
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of an impactful team that champions integrity, performance, and workplace wellbeing. This is your opportunity to shape people-focused solutions in a leading organisation committed to positive change and continuous improvement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help shape a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture. For any questions, please email Brendan on bcasse@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
We’re seeking a highly capable Senior People Advisory Officer to join our clients dynamic People & Safety team in Leederville. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting leaders and employees by providing expert advice across a wide range of people management and employment relations (ER) matters. You’ll focus on minimising organisational risk, enhancing workplace culture, and driving performance outcomes.
This is a hands-on, case management-intensive position requiring extensive experience in handling complex employee matters.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Support
- Provide consistent, timely HR and ER advice aligned with organisational policy and people strategy.
- Guide leaders and employees in applying enterprise agreements, awards, and contracts.
- Support the implementation of HR systems and processes in collaboration with the broader People & Safety function.
- Lead workplace investigations, performance improvement processes, and behavioural matters.
- Coach leaders through disciplinary processes and fitness-for-work issues.
- Analyse case data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Draft formal submissions and represent the organisation at external hearings as needed.
- Assist leaders in building positive workplace behaviours and resolving HR issues.
- Deliver training and coaching to uplift leadership capability and team performance.
- Contribute to broader HR programs and share your expertise across the organisation.
- Ensure activities meet all legislative, corporate, and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity at all times.
- Prepare reports and documentation in accordance with relevant reporting obligations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations or a related field.
- Substantial experience as an HR generalist in a medium to large organisation.
- Deep expertise in case management, ER/IR advisory, performance and misconduct matters.
- Strong understanding of Australian industrial instruments and legislation.
- Experience preparing and representing organisations in employment tribunals or dispute resolution processes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including leaders, employees, and unions.
- Confident in influencing and coaching to drive cultural and behavioural change.
- Flexibility to travel within WA as required.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of an impactful team that champions integrity, performance, and workplace wellbeing. This is your opportunity to shape people-focused solutions in a leading organisation committed to positive change and continuous improvement.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help shape a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture. For any questions, please email Brendan on bcasse@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
