Human Resources Adviser
Support employees and organisations across recruitment, workplace policies, performance and employee relations.
What They Do
Human Resources Advisers help organisations manage their people and workplace practices. They may assist with recruitment, onboarding, employment conditions, workplace policies, performance management, training, employee relations and organisational change.
They often work closely with managers and employees to resolve workplace issues, interpret employment policies and support effective people-management practices. JSA lists activities including staff selection, maintaining HR records, advising management on workplace relations and performance matters, induction, employment conditions and resolving grievances.
Who This Career Suits
This career suits people who enjoy working with others while also being comfortable with policies, documentation and workplace decision-making.
Strong HR professionals are approachable but professional, able to communicate clearly, handle confidential situations and balance employee needs with organisational requirements.
Key Skills
Communication, Problem Solving, Organisation, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Attention to Detail, Commercial Awareness
Work Environment
Office, Hybrid, Remote, Corporate, Team-Based
Education & Training
Many Human Resources Advisers complete a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, management or a related field.
Diploma and vocational pathways can also lead into HR support and coordinator roles, with experience allowing progression into adviser positions. JSA data for the broader Human Resource Professionals group shows bachelor's degrees are common, although workers enter through several different education pathways.
Career Changer Pathway
HR can be accessible to people moving from recruitment, administration, management, customer service, payroll, sales or operations.
Career changers may begin in roles such as HR Coordinator, People & Culture Coordinator or Recruitment Coordinator while developing knowledge of employment practices, HR systems and workplace relations.
Early Career
Early-career professionals often work as HR Coordinators, HR Assistants or People & Culture Coordinators.
Typical responsibilities include onboarding, recruitment administration, employee records, HR systems, policy administration and supporting senior HR staff.
Mid Career
Human Resources Advisers and HR Business Partners take greater responsibility for employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, recruitment, organisational change and advice to managers.
They may also specialise in areas such as learning and development, recruitment, remuneration or workplace relations.
Senior / Veteran Career
Experienced professionals can progress into roles such as Senior HR Adviser, HR Business Partner, People & Culture Manager, Head of People or Human Resources Manager.
Senior positions increasingly involve workforce strategy, organisational design, leadership development and advising executive teams.
Salary Guide
Early Career
70000
Mid Career
100000
Senior / Veteran
135000
Indicative annual salary (AUD)
Indicative annual salary (AUD)
Indicative annual salary (AUD)
Salary data source:
Jobs and Skills Australia / ABS
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Date :
3 October 2026 at 12:00:00 am
Career Outlook
Human resources remains a sizeable professional occupation across Australia, particularly in administration and support services, government, healthcare and professional organisations. JSA currently reports approximately 84,700 Human Resource Professionals. The latest annual employment figure shows a small decline of around 200 workers, so I would keep this one at Moderate rather than Strong.
Job Outlook :
Outlook Source :
Moderate
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