HR Advisor

Department: HR Business Partnerships

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:

Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

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Req ID: 84552

HR Advisor Business Partnering

Location – Parramatta - flexible work arrangements will be per the current DCJ policy and can be discussed with successful candidates as required.

Employment type – Ongoing full-time role

Salary - $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

The HR Advisor, Business Partnering is a key member of the Youth Justice HR Business Partnering team and is responsible for delivering high-quality, contemporary human resources advice and support to Youth Justice NSW.

A key focus of the role is to build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders and to act as a strategic advisor, helping to navigate complex people matters with professionalism, sensitivity, and sound judgement.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will partner closely with managers and leaders across the organisation to provide end-to-end HR support, contributing to the development and implementation of workforce strategies that align with organisational priorities, legislative requirements, and public sector employment frameworks.

You will play a critical role in supporting a range of HR functions including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organisational change, recruitment support, and interpretation of industrial instruments and policies. You will provide practical, solution-focused advice that enables leaders to effectively manage their teams and build a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

You will provide high-quality workforce analysis and insights to internal and external stakeholders to support workforce planning and operational decision-making.

The day-to-day work involved in this role will be:

Operational Workforce Planning.

Management of non-work-related injuries or health conditions.

Attendance Management.

Resolution of Workplace Issues (grievances).

Alignment of the Culture to the DCJ Values.

Management of underperformance and unsatisfactory performance.

Establishment management quality assurance.

Use of data to inform recommendations

Recruitment and Selection.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Youth Justice NSW and support the delivery of a fair, safe, and high-performing workplace.

What we’re looking for

You are self-motivated and able to take initiative to identify and address emerging issues You are confident working with stakeholders at all levels and can provide clear, practical advice in a fast-paced environment.

You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You are proactive, collaborative, and committed to supporting positive outcomes for both the organisation and its people.

In addition to meeting the essential requirements, the successful candidate must demonstrate the capability to:

Develop effective business partner relationships with all levels of management to influence, coach and become a trusted advisor.

Lead, develop, coach, and provide ongoing support to clients.

Communicate effectively and present on a range of HR topics to promote and support workforce strategies.

Think strategically and research and analyse information to make recommendations.

Collaborate and obtain customer feedback to inform policies, procedures, systems, and services.

Use a range of IT applications and systems to maximise efficiency and effectiveness and maintain appropriate records.

Plan and co-ordinate multiple activities simultaneously.

Maintain a high level of motivation, resilience, and perseverance.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Targeted Question 1

Describe a time you engaged and collaborated with a business to implement a new workforce program or strategy. What was the program/strategy? What was your role and what did you do? What were the expected benefits and were they realised?

Targeted Question 2

Describe a time you undertook fact finding in response to a workplace issue. What was the situation? How did you go about gathering the information needed? What was the outcome?

Applications close Monday, 27 July 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Angela Rudolph on 0417 519 416 or at angela.rudolph@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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