HR Advisor - Southern Region and Services | Brisbane

About Us

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA), we’re proud to be a global leader in the manufacturing of construction and mining equipment. Our success is driven by innovation, quality products, and most importantly our people.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially minded HR Advisor to join our team based in Wacol. Reporting to the National HR Manager, this role has a dual purpose whereby you’ll play a pivotal role as a strategic partner to leaders across the Southern region whilst supporting the HR Service and Projects team with national HR projects and continuous improvement strategies and activities.

This is more than a traditional HR role—you’ll influence business outcomes by building leadership capability, strengthening culture, and embedding diversity, equity and inclusion across the workforce.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a trusted HR partner, you will:

• Partner with Leaders
  Provide expert, business-aligned HR advice across performance, engagement, retention, and organisational change.
• Lead Employee Relations & Compliance
  Manage investigations, grievances, and industrial relations matters while ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements, and Awards.
• Drive Culture & Inclusion
  Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement and foster a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
• Support Talent & Onboarding
  Collaborate with recruitment and HR Services and Project team to deliver inclusive hiring practices and seamless onboarding, including early careers programs such as apprenticeships.
• Contribute to WHS & Payroll Alignment
  Partner with safety and payroll teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and positive employee experiences.
• Leverage HR Data
  Deliver insights through HR reporting and analytics to support informed decision-making.

About You

You’re a confident HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships. You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related discipline
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or Business Partner across the full employee lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation (Fair Work Act, Enterprise Agreements, Awards)
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive positive people outcomes
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and locations
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and within a national HR team

Desirable:

• Experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry
• Exposure to FIFO or complex rostering environments
• Willingness to travel locally as required

Why Join Hitachi?

• Competitive salary package + biannual company bonuses
• Permanent, full-time role with long-term job security
• Access to exclusive employee benefits and discounts
• Supportive leadership focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, safety, and wellbeing

At Hitachi, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.