HR Advisor, People Central

 ·       Salary: $82,349 -$94,376 p.a. plus superannuation

·       Tenure: Fixed Term (until 07 August 2027)

·       Location: Spring Street Office

 The Role

This role is the first point of contact for managers and employees seeking advice and guidance on enterprise agreements, employment matters, policy interpretation, workplace compliance and best practice people management. This role also supports HR project delivery and has a key role in identifying opportunities to improve FRV policies, processes and procedures.

Functional Accountabilities:

·       Support employees and managers by providing customer-focused advice and guidance on matters relating to recruitment, onboarding, performance, mobility and offboarding.

·       Provide guidance and advice to employees and managers in the interpretation of FRV's industrial agreements, policies and procedures.

·       Prepare and draft HR correspondence including letters, reports, presentations and briefings papers and accurately maintain employee related data and information.

·       Undertake process reviews and identify opportunities to improve FRV policies, processes and procedures.

The Team

The People and Culture Directorate take a lead role in strategy development and implementation to enable Fire Rescue Victoria to have a safe workplace, a respectful and achievement-oriented culture, and an agile and engaged workforce. The key functions of the directorate are Human Resources Systems and Services, Workplace Relations and Ethical Standards, Organisational Development and Business Partnering, and Media and Communications.

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.   

Working with us provides:

• Access to Rostered Day/s Off

• Flexible work arrangements may be available

• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community

• Career and professional development

• Enterprise Agreement salary increases

• Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)

• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

• Access to an annual sports voucher

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

• Free access to gym facilities

• Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)
  

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

·       Minimum Diploma Human Resources or another related field desirable.

·       Generalist HR administration and/ or similar coordination experience;

·       Experience in applying key legislation pertaining to employment (i.e. the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, Equal Opportunity Act) desirable.

 About Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities. 

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed here. 

Closing date for applications: COB Wednesday 02 September 2026

If you require any further information, assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner Lead, Max Campos at ••••@frv.vic.gov.au

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position