Are you a People and Culture Advisor ready to make an impact in a dynamic, people-focused organisation? Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, in this newly created role you'll partner with leaders to drive collaboration and best-practice HR initiatives across the employee lifecycle. If you have strong generalist HR experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Who we are

We’re a contemporary Chartered Accounting firm based in the heart of Bendigo, Djaara Country, with a team of over 100 professionals. For more than 75 years, we’ve proudly served Bendigo and the surrounding areas, becoming a key part of the community. This new role will be the third member of our People and Culture function, which sits within our Operations team and currently consists of a People and Culture Manager and a Resourcing and Engagement Coordinator.

Our culture

We believe every single team member is a leader and contributes to the success of our clients and our firm. We invest in organisational development, leadership skills, career planning, recognition and coaching to constantly enhance the experiences for our team.

A core part of our identity is our commitment to our local regional community. Each year we support Bendigo organisations, charities and not-for-profits through direct or in-kind sponsorship and involvement.

Furthermore, we’re committed to developing our environmental, social and governance sustainability to ensure our business practices have a measured and positive impact.

Our culture is something we value, nurture and routinely seek team feedback on, so that we can continue to foster a meaningful work environment for everyone.

The role

The People and Culture Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the People and Culture Manager to deliver comprehensive people and culture support to AFS. This position includes diverse responsibilities such as policy development, end-to-end recruitment, learning and development, onboarding, supporting performance management, HR compliance, and health and safety initiatives.

This part-time position offers 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible scheduling options, allowing for either four full days or five shorter days.

Key accountabilities

• Implement best practices in HR processes, programs, and initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development while providing HR advice and fostering employee engagement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate HR records and databases, providing data analytics to support informed decision-making.
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring compliance with OH&S standards.
• Assist in implementing learning and development programs to support employee growth and capability.
• Support leaders in performance management, talent management, and career development planning under the guidance of the People and Culture Manager.
• Collaborate with departments to understand business needs and drive a high-performance, high-capability culture.
• Contribute to HR strategy execution, continuous improvement initiatives, and key projects that enhance organisational performance, culture and capability.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an HR advisory role.
• Experience in a large organisation is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt approaches to align with business needs and tailor methods for different stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support performance management initiatives.

AFS will offer you

• The ability to bring your true self to work with our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with our policies like “dress for your day”
• Leverage our best-in-class tech stack to enhance communication, streamline HR processes, and support data-driven decision-making for greater efficiency and impact.
• Grow your career through networking events, ongoing professional development, and dedicated support, mentoring, and guidance.
• Be a part of our fun culture with our regular social club events, leadership and team building programs.
• Benefit from our wellbeing focus, including our Employee Assistance Program, supportive environment, volunteer friendly workplace.
• The ability to benefit from our formal and informal Flexibility at AFS policy, allowing work life balance through WFH, flexible start / finish times or adjustments to hours of work.

At AFS we recognise that we’re strengthened by diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and workers of all ages.

Our commitment to the Bendigo Community is a top priority for us. While this position offers the convenience of hybrid work, it's essential to note that it is based in Bendigo.

To explore this opportunity, click "Apply Now" by 28th April 2025 by submitting a CV, your qualifications and cover letter for the role and take your first step towards a fulfilling career journey with AFS.

Applicants for this position, must have the right to work and live in Australia.

For further information about us, please visit our website www.afsbendigo.com.au or email [email protected].