NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Senior HR Advisor –Talent Pool

Location: Various NSW locations

Employment type: Temporary and Ongoing opportunities

Salary: Clerk 9/10, $ 129,464.00 to $ 142,665.00 + super and leave loading

Drive Impactful People Strategies and Shape Workplace Culture Across DCJ and CSNSW

DCJ is creating a Talent Pool to fill upcoming Senior HR Advisor opportunities across two business units for future ongoing and temporary opportunities:

• Business Partnering, providing generalist HR advice and strategic workforce support; and
• Inclusion and Diversity, leading initiatives that create a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

These roles offer the chance to apply your HR expertise to meaningful work that supports our diverse workforce and strengthens NSW communities.

Why work with us

• Flexible hybrid work options to support balance and wellbeing.
• Professional development and career pathways across a large, diverse agency.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport and EAP support.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture that values integrity and respect.
• Opportunities to work on impactful reform and people initiatives across NSW.

We do work that really matters — strengthening communities, supporting families, and delivering essential services across NSW. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

1. Senior HR Advisor, Business Partnering

As part of the HR Business Partnering team, you’ll work closely with leaders across DCJ divisions, including Corrective Services NSW, Courts, Tribunals and Service Delivery, Homes NSW, and Corporate Services.

You will:

• Provide strategic HR advice and guidance on complex workforce issues.
• Lead initiatives in change management, workforce planning, performance, and culture.
• Manage sensitive matters such as grievances, misconduct, and industrial relations.
• Coach and support managers to build capability and confidence in people leadership.
• Collaborate on reforms and organisational design to meet future workforce needs.

You bring:

• Strong experience in HR partnering or advisory roles within complex organisations.
• A confident and empathetic approach to employee relations and case management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to balance strategic and operational HR demands.

Download the role description.

1. Senior HR Advisor – Inclusion & Diversity

As part of the Inclusion and Diversity team, you’ll deliver strategic programs that embed equity, inclusion, and cultural safety across DCJ.

You will:

• Develop and deliver programs that enhance diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Partner with employee networks and business leaders to promote inclusive culture.
• Provide expert advice on inclusive practices, accessibility, and workplace equity.
• Use workforce data and engagement insights to identify and address barriers.
• Support communication, awareness campaigns, and engagement events.

You bring:

• Proven experience in diversity, inclusion, or culture change roles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• The ability to translate policy into practical, people-focused initiatives.
• Lived experience or demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion principles

Download the role description.

Are you ready to join us?

Click Apply and attach:

• Your résumé (maximum 5 pages) and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining which role(s) you’re applying for and how you meet the key requirements.

Applications close Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For role-specific questions, contact:

Donna Bourke | donna.bourke@dcj.nsw.gov.au | 0476 687 324

For application support or recruitment adjustments:

Nastassja Le Claire | nastassja.leclaire@dcj.nsw.gov.au | 0460 961 902

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, women, carers, and LGBTQIA+ communities. To find out more, 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.

Thank you for your interest in these roles. We look forward to receiving your application.

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