People Advisor - Max Term Contract

From onboarding and employee relations to governance and continuous improvement, you'll help create a consistent, compliant and people-first experience across Great Southern Bank.

Supporting our purpose of helping every Australian own their own home.

You'll make an impact by:

Delivering responsive, customer-focused People Services across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employment changes and offboarding

Providing trusted advice to leaders and team members on People policies, procedures, employment conditions, Enterprise Agreement provisions and People systems

Coaching leaders to confidently manage day-to-day people matters, including performance, probation, attendance and other employee relations matters

Coordinating employment variations, promotions, secondments, transfers and other employee lifecycle activities while maintaining accurate People records

Managing employee data, governance requirements and Employee Due Diligence activities to support compliance and operational excellence

Preparing People reporting and identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve policies, processes and self-service capability

Supporting organisational change initiatives, employee engagement activities and broader People & Culture projects

Building trusted relationships across the business to deliver practical, consistent and people-focused solutions

Do things differently with us

This is more than a traditional HR advisory role. You'll be at the centre of our People Operations function, partnering with leaders and team members to deliver exceptional People Services while helping shape a great employee experience.

Working alongside Business Partners, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition, you'll balance operational excellence with practical advisory support. From coaching leaders through everyday people matters to coordinating complex employee lifecycle activities and supporting organisational change, no two days will be the same.

You'll also have the opportunity to improve how we work. Whether you're identifying smarter processes, enhancing reporting or simplifying the way our people access support, your ideas will help shape the future of our People Services function.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building trusted relationships and making a genuine difference to the employee experience, you'll feel right at home here.

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

Experience in Human Resources, People Services, People Operations or a similar advisory role

Experience managing employee lifecycle activities and providing practical advice to leaders on a range of people matters

Sound knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and employee relations practices

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships across the business

Experience using HR systems and preparing reports to support compliance, workforce planning and decision-making

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgement and a passion for continuous improvement

Relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Why Great Southern Bank?

Whatever your role with us, you'll be part of a force for good. We're owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:

Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching.

Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more!

Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.

Questions? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@gsb.com.au

At Great Southern Bank, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, and the LGBTQ+ community - because it makes us stronger for our people, customers and communities. Through flexible working, collaboration and fair, inclusive decision-making, we empower our people to do their best every day.

We move with purpose, are curious about what's next, remain focused on what matters most, and are always ready to find smarter ways to help our customers and communities thrive. Our people bring energy and initiative to a fast-changing environment, making thoughtful decisions that balance doing good for our customers with driving sustainable success for our business. If you enjoy working in a place where priorities evolve, ideas are valued, and every action contributes to something bigger, you'll feel right at home here at Great Southern Bank.