Manager, People Advisory

As Manager - People Advisory at AFCA, you’ll lead the People Advisory team that’s central to creating a consistent, scalable, and trusted people experience. Reporting to the Head of People Partnering & Operations, you’ll oversee our People Advisory Centre (PAC) and HR Policies function, providing expert advice and ensuring smooth delivery of people-related services across the organisation.

This role balances strategic leadership with hands-on advisory. You’ll act as a key escalation point for complex people matters, lead the development of HR policies, and champion self-service solutions that empower our people. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you’ll shape efficient processes, deliver strategic insights, and coach your team to grow and thrive.

In this role you will:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of People Advisory specialists, building a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex people-related matters, from performance management to workplace relations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes, workflows, and service delivery.
• Oversee HR policy development, risk management, and compliance with workplace legislation and awards.
• Deliver reporting and insights for senior leaders, including board-level reports and people metrics.
• Partner with stakeholders across People & Culture, Payroll, IT, and other teams to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Location: Melbourne VIC or Sydney NSW (Hybrid working available)