People Relations Advisor

People Relations Advisor – Part Time

Make a difference where it matters – supporting our people, strengthening our community.

Join the team at GEGAC and play an important role in supporting the people who make a difference in our community every day.

We’re looking for an approachable, proactive and experienced People Relations Advisor to provide practical HR advice and support, strengthen workplace relationships and contribute to a positive, inclusive and culturally safe working environment.

In this part-time role, you’ll work collaboratively with managers and staff across our diverse programs, providing guidance on industrial and employee relations, workplace policies, performance management, reporting and key people initiatives. You'll help build a workplace where our people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.

At GEGAC, you’ll be part of a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and families across East Gippsland.

If you're passionate about people, value strong relationships and want to use your HR expertise to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose

Working closely with the Corporate Services team, Human Resource Staff, service delivery Executives and Managers and other key internal and external stakeholders; the objective of the position is to actively contribute to an effective, efficient, responsive, and high-quality human resources management system. Specifically, areas include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment and Retention
• Employee Records
• Performance Management
• Industrial Relations and Employee Relations
• HR Reporting

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capability to meet the key responsibilities of this position.
• Clear ability to undertake research, analyse & comprehend reasonably complex documents, write reports, and undertake a variety of administrative processes.
• A team orientated person who has a passion for working within an Aboriginal / TSI environment.
• A highly empathetic and emotionally intelligent person who can relate to staff and people in need.
• A person who can communicate at all levels with clarity and purpose. An ability to negotiate and persuade a variety of stakeholders.
• Awareness and recognition of Aboriginal culture
• A committed worker who can demonstrate a history of success.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management (or a post graduate qualification which demonstrates the applicant has undertaken relevant units of study as part of a business or management qualification) ESSENTIAL
• Demonstrated high level computer competence particularly in MS Word, Excel, and Access ESSENTIAL
• Experience working with human resource and payroll software programs and e-recruitment systems DESIRABLE
• Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL
• A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
• A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtained by copying and pasting this URL into your browser:  https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-People-Relations-Advisor-PD-1-1.pdf

A copy of the position description can also be obtained by emailing [email protected].

Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting.

Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed to [email protected]

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 1 November 2026

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

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