HR Advisor

If you’re a confident HR generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships and brings a practical, customer-focused approach to HR, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is offered on a part-time basis, working full days from Monday to Wednesday.

About Us

Incat Tasmania is a global leader in the design and construction of lightweight aluminium ferries for passenger and vehicle transport worldwide. Backed by more than four decades of shipbuilding expertise and a highly skilled local workforce, Incat is now leading the global shift toward sustainable maritime transport. Home to the world's most advanced electric shipbuilding program, Incat currently has the three largest battery-electric ships ever built – along with multiple hybrid-electric vessels – under construction at its Hobart shipyard, representing a strong pipeline of work that will continue for years to come.

The position

The HR Advisor is the first point of contact for HR matters relating to Incat’s people policies, procedures, agreements, employment conditions and entitlements. This role provides generalist HR advice and guidance to employees and business leaders, with a focus on day-to-day operational support.

This position is required to deliver high-quality customer service, build productive working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, and support sound and compliant HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform a broad range of HR tasks associated with the employee lifecycle
• Support end to end recruitment activity within agreed timeframes, including provision of advice and support to line managers and proactively engaging in initiatives to source candidates
• Coordinate and support key HR processes, ensuring appropriate advice is provided and processes are implemented and delivered with a consistent and customer-focused outcome
• Provide accurate and solutions-focused advice on the interpretation and application of Incat policies, procedures, agreements, employment conditions and entitlements
• Provide advice and support directly to employees on matters related to their employment, including referral to other internal and external support providers as appropriate
• Provide administrative support and coordinate activities related to workplace investigations, grievances and dispute resolution processes

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Human Resource Management or similar discipline, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in an industrial, utilities, trades, manufacturing or similar environment would be advantageous

Want to know more?

To discuss this position further or for a copy of the Position Description, please contact the Incat Careers Team on 6271 1245 or email [email protected]

Applications should include a cover letter and resume detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the position description.

Applications will close 9.00am, Monday, 14 September 2026.

No agencies, recruitment companies or third parties