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Human Resource Adviser

ANZSCO Code: 223111 / Group B

Human Resource Advisers help with staffing and human resources tasks to support an organization’s HR policies and programs.

Human Resource Adviser

Occupation Descriptions

Human Resource Advisers help manage staffing and HR tasks to support an organization’s HR policies and programs.

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

  • Human Resource Consultant
  • Human Resource Officer
  • Workforce Planning Analyst

Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Workplace Relations Adviser
  • Human Resource Clerk

These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO.

Human Resource Adviser is a VETASSESS Group B occupation.

Group B

For this occupation, you need a qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Applicants can meet the assessment criteria for this occupation in four different ways.

If your employment was before you completed the required qualification, you must have at least one year of highly relevant work experience at a skilled level within the last five years. The other five years of work experience can be from the last ten years.

You need a positive assessment of both your qualification and work experience duration to get a positive Skills Assessment outcome.

Group B Previous

Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels: 

  • AQF Diploma 
  • AQF Advanced Diploma
  • AQF Associate Degree or AQF Graduate Diploma

Bachelor degree or higher degree includes: 

  • AQF Master Degree or AQF Doctoral Degree

Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week) 

1-3 years:

  • You need a minimum of one year of employment, highly relevant to the nominated occupation, completed at an appropriate skill level in the five years before applying for a Skills Assessment.

4 years:

  • You need a minimum of four years of relevant employment: three years of relevant employment (which can be outside the last five years) plus at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years before applying.

Qualification and Employment Criteria

Qualification

AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree

This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.

HIGHLY RELEVANT MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY INCLUDE:

  • Human Resource Management/Strategy
  • Organizational Development/Psychology
  • Change Management
  • Workforce Analytics
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Employment Relations
  • Learning and Development

Employment 

Highly relevant tasks include:

  • Arranging job vacancy advertisements, interviewing and testing applicants, and selecting staff.
  • Maintaining human resource records and information systems.
  • Advising management on workplace relations policies, staff performance, and disciplinary matters.
  • Organizing staff inductions and providing information on conditions of service, salaries, and promotional opportunities.
  • Offering general HR advice and support to managers and employees.
  • Applying relevant legislation and policies to handle routine inquiries through various channels.
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    Additional tasks may include:

    • Developing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating human resource strategies, policies, and plans to meet business needs.
    • Advising and assisting with sound recruitment and selection practices, and organizing induction, training, and development programs.
    • Assisting with or overseeing occupational health and safety, employee engagement, and employee development.
    • Managing relationships with stakeholders.

    Contributing to and coordinating HR projects.

    Employment context

    Common roles held by Human Resource Advisers include:

    • HR Officer/HR Business Partner/HR Analyst/HR Generalist
    • Compensation/Remuneration and Benefits Officer
    • Staffing/Hiring Manager
    • Organizational Development Officer/Employee Engagement/Workplace Relations Officer
    • Diversity and Inclusion Officer
    • Culture and Change Specialist

    Human Resource Advisers can work for organizations in any industry. In small organizations, they typically handle all areas of human resource management. In larger organizations, they may specialize in one particular area.

    Individuals who concentrate on a specific area are typically known as HR specialists, while those who handle multiple areas simultaneously are called HR generalists.

    Roles such as Human Resource Clerks, which mainly involve administrative and record-keeping tasks, do not meet the required skill level for this occupation. Furthermore, general or operational management positions would be unlikely to be considered highly relevant unless they primarily focus on performing human resource duties for an organization.

    Supporting Material for Assessment

    Applicants for this occupation may include an organizational chart to demonstrate the emphasis and level of responsibility of the jobs held, as well as the size of the organization.

    An organizational chart should contain:

    • The company’s letterhead.
    • Your job position, as well as those of your superiors and subordinates.
    • All positions reporting to your immediate supervisor and to your direct subordinates.

    If you are unable to obtain an organizational chart from your employer, please provide a statutory declaration outlining the organizational structure and reasons why this information cannot be provided.

    Professional Membership

    Applicants may also submit evidence of certification from the following professional bodies:

    • AHRI (Australia) at https://www.ahri.com.au/
    • CIPD (UK) at https://www.cipd.co.uk/
    • IHRP (Singapore) at http://ihrp.sg/

    Although HR certification from these organizations does not replace a formal qualification, achieving certification may be viewed positively.

    Post-Assessment

    After receiving a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS and obtaining a skilled visa from the Department of Home Affairs, applicants seeking to advance their HR career in Australia may consider joining a professional HR association.

    The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) is the leading professional body for Human Resources professionals in Australia. AHRI sets industry standards and offers a variety of HR opportunities including learning and development, education, and networking nationwide. AHRI membership can contribute to professional fulfillment and career progression. Moreover, AHRI recognizes excellence in HR and diversity and inclusion practices through its prestigious AHRI Awards.

    For further details on membership services, applicants can contact AHRI directly at: https://www.ahri.com.au/ahri-membership

    How to apply

    If you’re a professional considering migration to Australia, there’s a good chance you’ll need to undergo assessment by VETASSESS. We evaluate 360 different professional occupations, examining your skills, experience, and qualifications to ensure they meet Australian standards.

    1. Find

    Find the VETASSESS occupation that best matches your abilities and experience.

    2. Match

    Match your skills and experience to your chosen occupation.

    3. Prepare

    Get ready to apply by preparing all the information and documents you need. 

    4. Apply

    Apply online when you’re ready. If you’re still unsure, skills assessment support is available when you need it.