People Advisor

About the role

Make a real impact by supporting fair, timely and people‑centred outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager, People Advisory, the People Advisor will support leaders and employees across AFCA by providing accurate, timely and fair advice on routine to moderately complex people matters. You’ll manage advisory matters end‑to‑end, support early intervention, and ensure people processes are handled in line with legislation, policy and AFCA values.

You’ll also play an important role in improving People Advisory processes, tools and insights, helping uplift leader capability while maintaining a positive and human‑centred employee experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide practical advice to leaders and employees on performance, conduct, leave and employee lifecycle matters.
• Manage people advisory matters from intake through to resolution, ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and best practice.
• Coach leaders on early intervention and appropriate actions in performance and conduct matters, under guidance from the Manager, People Advisory.
• Coordinate and support low‑risk performance improvement processes, ensuring a consistent and fair approach.
• Draft people‑related documentation including letters, records of discussion and case summaries using established frameworks.
• Identify emerging themes, risks and opportunities and escalate insights to People Partners and the Manager, People Advisory.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of People Advisory processes, tools and guidance materials.
• Collaborate with People Partners on more complex employee relations matters by providing background analysis and coordination support.
• Support broader People & Culture projects and cyclical activities as required.