About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

As the People Advisor you’ll partner closely with leaders and teams across the organisation to embed people-focused initiatives, support day-to-day HR operations, and drive positive change. This role blends strategic people partnering with hands-on coordination of systems and employee lifecycle processes—and offers the opportunity to collaborate across our People, Safety and Wellbeing team to make a real impact.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer you will:

• People Partnering & HR Advice: Provide strategic and operational support to leaders across the employee lifecycle, including coaching, case management, change processes, and interpreting employment legislation.
• End-to-End Employee Lifecycle: Manage onboarding, offboarding, contract variations, HRIS data, and day-to-day employee support to ensure a smooth and consistent experience.
• HR Systems & Processes: Oversee Employment Hero and Fit2Work systems, maintain accurate records and processes, and contribute to system improvements and data reporting.
• Safety & Wellbeing Support: Assist with safety and wellbeing meetings, incident follow-ups, and promote a healthy, compliant workplace culture.
• Collaboration & Projects: Contribute to P&C initiatives, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement across the People and Culture function.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in human resources management.
• Previous experience as People Advisor (or ready to step up) with strong client partnership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound problem-solving ability, confident navigating Awards and EBAs, and can manage sensitive people issues with professionalism.
• Skilled in juggling priorities, you’re organised, tech-savvy (HRIS/Microsoft Office), and ideally have experience in health, NFP or similar sectors.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and values-driven—someone who brings empathy, initiative, a learning mindset, and a flexible, can-do attitude to the team.
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, and a focus on outcomes, you’re highly organised, customer-focused, and always ready to pitch in where needed.

Benefits

• Salary of $95,000 base + 11.5% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
• Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Enjoy work-life balance with supportive policies for family and personal needs.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
• Participate in cutting-edge projects that directly impact youth development and well-being.
• Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, click here.

Any queries please reach out to [email protected] using the subject line: HR Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) ongoing position.

Applications will close on the closing date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.