People and Culture Advisor

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

Due to continued growth, Vinnies is looking for a People & Culture Adviser to play a key role in supporting our people to thrive. As part of our People, Culture and Safety directorate, you'll partner with leaders across the organisation to provide practical HR advice, coordinate the employee lifecycle, and help deliver initiatives that strengthen our workplace culture. This is a true generalist role where no two days are the same. From recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, and organisational development, you'll work closely with leaders and colleagues to deliver a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, policies and best practice. If you're looking for a hands-on HR role with variety, purpose and opportunities to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Responsibility

• Provide timely, practical People & Culture advice, coaching and support to People Leaders across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate and support recruitment, onboarding, employment changes, offboarding and volunteer compliance activities.
• Support leaders with performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of position descriptions, organisation charts and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, awards, policies and internal processes.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives, including our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
• Support or lead people initiatives related to the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the workforce experience.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate case files and support effective governance, risk management and workplace health and safety practices.

You Will Need

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience in a generalist HR advisory role, including coaching leaders on employee matters.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and HR best practice.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, HRIS and payroll systems.
• Current NSW drivers licence with the willingness to travel to various Vinnie's sites across NSW as required.

Apply Now

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

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.