People Advisor

Join a team where people and purpose collide - where your work makes a real difference!

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 12 months
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936.14 to$113,579.13plus super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

As a People Advisor, you’ll be responsible for helping managers and staff navigate everything from recruitment and entitlements to workplace safety and employment conditions. You’ll be the person they turn to for clear, timely guidance that aligns with public sector rules and departmental policies. You’ll help shape and maintain the department’s organisational structure, making sure it’s accurate, compliant, and ready to evolve as the business does.

The team works in a fast-paced environment, so being responsive and customer-focused is key. You’ll need to stay sharp on changing policies, systems, and business priorities, and bring that knowledge into every conversation. Whether it’s updating SAP data, contributing to team projects, or driving process improvements, your work will help ensure People and Culture services are practical, relevant, and well understood across the organisation.

For more information, read the full Role Description here: People AdvisorWhat you will bring to the role

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to translate complex HR policies into clear, confident action for teams across the organisation.
• Enjoys autonomy and can build trust through accurate advice, smart systems, and strong relationships.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources or related discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. Applications close DAY TIME at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Dave Mawditt, Team Leader Workforce Services on dave.mawditt@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.