Temporary HR Advisor

Short-term opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong industrial relations expertise and a passion for providing practical, client-focused advice

• Short-term temp contract: 28 September to 23 October 2026
• Inner city offices
• Diverse industry and client portfolio

We are seeking a highly capable Temporary HR Advisor to provide a short-term annual leave cover. This role supports volunteer-led nonprofit organisations across a broad range of human resources and employment relations matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR practitioner who enjoys working in an advisory capacity and can confidently translate complex employment legislation, awards and enterprise agreements into practical, accessible guidance.

Working in a client-facing advisory environment, you will support management committees and organisational leaders who are often balancing governance and employment responsibilities alongside other professional and personal commitments. Success in this role requires someone who can combine technical expertise with empathy, patience and excellent communication skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Responding to client enquiries via telephone and email on a broad range of HR and industrial relations matters
• Providing advice on employee classifications, award coverage, pay rates and employment conditions
• Interpreting enterprise agreements, modern awards and the National Employment Standards to deliver practical, compliant advice
• Supporting clients with employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, disciplinary processes and workplace conflict
• Drafting employment contracts, position descriptions and HR correspondence
• Conduct workplace investigations, including interviews, evidence assessment and investigation reporting
• Support the preparation and negotiation of enterprise agreements
• Review and develop workplace policies and procedures

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in a generalist HR, Employee Relations or HR Business Partnering role
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards and modern awards
• Demonstrated experience interpreting awards and enterprise agreements and applying them to real workplace situations
• Experience drafting employment contracts and position descriptions

Experience working with any of the following awards will be highly regarded:

• Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020
• Children's Services Award 2010
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS)

Experience supporting nonprofit organisations, community organisations or committee-managed workplaces will also be viewed favourably.

While not essential, experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

• Supporting nonprofit organisations, community organisations or committee-managed workplaces will also be viewed favourably.
• Enterprise bargaining and enterprise agreement drafting
• Conducting workplace investigations

Most importantly, you understand how to work effectively with volunteer management committees and can confidently guide stakeholders with varying levels of employment and governance knowledge through complex workplace matters.

To be considered for this role, please forward your cover letter and your resume in WORD format quoting reference number ARTPHA to [email protected] or contact Annette Rafter on [07 3211 0001](tel:07 3211 0001).

Windsor Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals and diversity are encouraged. Windsor Group provides expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across commercial, government and nonprofit sectors.