People and Culture Advisor

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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• Permanent Full-time Role | Monday to Friday

• Hybrid Role: WFH flexibility, offering great work life balance

• Competitive salary with generous NFP Tax-Free Packaging benefits 

• Supportive team enviroment + ongoing training opportunities to grow your skills and career

Your Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated People & Culture Adviser to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people and leaders across the organisation. You will coach and guide leaders to build capability, manage risk, and foster an engaging and inclusive workplace culture.

Your Responsibility

· Provide timely, compliant, and appropriate support to People Leaders

· Conduct workplace investigations in line with policies and procedures

· Escalate complex matters and seek guidance from senior People & Culture leadership

· Ensure compliance with policies, industrial instruments, and relevant legislation

· Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives (including DIAP and RAP)

· Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, processes, and procedures

· Support performance review cycles and career development initiatives

· Build strong stakeholder relationships across People & Culture and the wider organisation

· Participate in or lead initiatives to improve engagement, recruitment, retention, and development

· Maintain accurate records, case files, and prepare reports as required

You Will Need

· Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline

· Strong knowledge of HR policies, industrial instruments, and employment legislation

· Proven experience advising and coaching leaders on employee matters

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

· Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service and build leader capability through coaching

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously

· Proficiency in HR and payroll systems

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email: careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au   

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Flexible Work Options – Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.