HR Advisor
Job No:
NWRH181
Location:
Townsville
We’re Hiring a Human Resources Advisor
- Full-Time | Townsville or Mount Isa
- Because HR should be rewarding and a little bit fun.
If you love recruitment, enjoy a good onboarding success story, and can interpret policies without needing three coffees (but we support that too), then you might be the newest member of our HR crew!
At NWRH, we pride ourselves on being small but mighty, a genuinely supportive HR team that celebrates wins, tackles challenges together, and can turn remote workforce planning into an artform. NWRH’s commitment to rural and remote health is recognised nationally, with multiple finalist acknowledgements and wins across recent years at the National Rural and Remote Health Awards, including Rural/Remote Health Employer of the Year (2023) and Outstanding Contribution to Rural/Remote Health Access (2025).
Your work here doesn’t just fill positions, it directly strengthens healthcare access and outcomes across remote Queensland communities.
About the Role
You’ll be diving into recruitment across unique, diverse locations along with providing day-to-day HR support that actually matters to frontline teams.
This role blends technical HR know-how with human-centred connection. If you like variety in your workload, autonomy to organise your day, and a genuine partnership with managers across our footprint - you’ll fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end recruitment across regional and remote services
- Coach and support managers through recruitment decision-making
- Analyse workforce data (and yes, we love a dashboard)
- Manage international recruitment and visa requirements
- Support HR system improvements and streamlined processes
- Provide advice on performance, conduct and grievance matters
- Interpret employment conditions, policies and industrial relations frameworks
- Apply legislation to ensure compliant, confident HR practice
Perks & Benefits
- Salary up to $92,181 + Super
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 17.5% leave loading
- Salary sacrifice up to $15,900
- Your birthday off
- 8 weeks paid parental leave; 3 weeks paid partner leave
- AHRI Membership paid for and 10 days paid professional development leave (yes we invest in your professional growth!)
Plus: genuine flexibility, memorable HR scenarios (we promise…), and colleagues who don’t schedule Teams calls during lunch.
What You’ll Bring
- HR qualification and/or 5+ years’ relevant experience
- Strong end-to-end recruitment background
- Working knowledge of HR + IR frameworks
- Skill in building trust with diverse cultural groups
- Communication that lands, even across remote distances
- Problem-solving savvy and operational smarts
- HRIS experience (intelliHR preferred)
- C Class driver’s licence
- Permanent Residency or Citizenship (we don’t offer visa sponsorship)
Bonus Skills
- Fair Work Act + award interpretation confidence
- Quality improvement in health/community services
- Understanding rural & remote workforce attraction (yes, it’s a world of its own)
- Experience with visas and onboarding international candidates
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re looking for a role where you’re trusted, your expertise is valued, and the work really matters… then we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: NWRH will be closed over the festive period and will not be reviewing candidates during this time.
About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!