HRC
Help shape a positive employee experience through responsive HR support, trusted advice and efficient people processes across the business. Work in a supportive team environment where your impact drives quality business outcomes.
About the position:
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Melbourne based
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Fulltime – immediate start date
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Must have full working rights in Australia
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with Government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website
The opportunity
Join our Corporate Human Resources team as a Human Resources Consultant, reporting to the HR Lead - Transitions & Operations. This role delivers efficient, accurate and customer focused HR services across the employee lifecycle, combining practical HR guidance with high quality recruitment, employment administration and operational support.
You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, respond directly to routine people and employment queries, and appropriately escalate complex, sensitive or higher risk matters. You will also contribute to a positive employee experience and help ensure HR services are delivered consistently, efficiently and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities
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Provide responsive HR Operations support to employees, managers and stakeholders across the employee lifecycle.
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Respond to routine people and employment queries, including foundational guidance on HR policies, employment conditions, entitlements and processes, and escalate complex or higher risk matters where required.
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Coordinate recruitment activities with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to support a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
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Coordinate onboarding, employment contracts, variations and other employment administration, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
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Maintain accurate employee information and records, support people systems and reporting, and help protect data integrity and compliance.
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Support workforce programs, transitions and broader HR initiatives through effective coordination and operational support.
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Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, technology and service delivery, including the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
About You
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A qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
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Experience in HR Operations, administration or coordination within a fast paced environment.
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Working knowledge of HR practices, with the ability to interpret and provide foundational guidance on policies, employment conditions, entitlements and processes.
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Strong customer service, communication and relationship building skills, with a practical and solutions oriented approach.
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Sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality, including the ability to recognise when matters require escalation or specialist HR advice.
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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate documentation and data.
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Confidence using HR, recruitment and business systems, together with adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
For a complete position description, please click here.
How to Apply
If this opportunity has sparked your interest and you have the skills and expertise required, please click the "Apply for job" button.
Please submit:
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Resume
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Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Apply by Friday, 11 September 2026. We will review and shortlist applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email [email protected] or phone +61 (08) 8375 4400.
Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (‘SEAH’), child abuse and exploitation, modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation, and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation, and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality, and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people, and that all people are treated with dignity and respect, irrespective of country, project, or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Tech’s Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure, and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
Position Type
Headquarter position
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Human Resources (International Development)
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