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Human Resource Advisor

Human Resources Advisors support management and staff by providing HR services like recruitment, training, and compliance, ensuring smooth HR operations.

How do I become a human resource advisor

Get qualified to work as a human resource advisor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Salaries for Human Resources Advisors working in Australia right now start at $88,400 per annum and increase according to your qualifications and professional experience. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in HR and employment relations.

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There are no clear employment figures for Human Resources Advisors working in Australia at this time. They are employed by large corporations, SMEs, non-profits, and government agencies across all industries and employment sectors. Some Human Resources Advisors are self-employed as independent consultants.

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You can become a Human Resources Advisor in Australia with a VET Diploma of Human Resources or Advanced Diploma of Human Resources Management. However, you will have more employment opportunities, with a degree in human resources, employment relations, or psychology. Suitable qualifications include the Bachelor of Business (Employment Relations), Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Human Resources). For high profile roles consider the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations or Master of Business Administration (Human Resources).

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Further reading

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Human Resource Advisor careers

Human Resources Advisors are important members of the human resources department, providing advisory services and HR support to the organisation’s management and staff. They may assist with recruitment, training, HRIS (Human Resources Information System) management, HR compliance, grievances, disciplinary proceedings, and workplace relations.

As a Human Resources Advisor you could be co-ordinating the onboarding of a new set of staff, reviewing the HR process manuals and policies, carrying out an HR audit to ensure compliance, updating the HR database, investigating an employee grievance, or reviewing employment letters to ensure they comply with Fairwork legislation.

To succeed in this job role, you will need outstanding interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of standard HR policies, the Fair Work Act, and Modern Awards.