Job Description

About Us

Plant Health Australia (PHA) is the trusted coordinator of the Australian plant biosecurity system. We bring expertise, knowledge and stakeholders together to generate solutions that improve biosecurity outcomes to ensure the system is future-oriented and solutions-focused.

PHA also aspires to be an employer of choice with a strong employee value proposition.

Your New Role

Are you an experienced human resources (HR) all-rounder, and looking to grow your career in this field? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be working closely with PHA’s People & Culture (P&C) Consultant, across a diverse range of human resources and related projects and activities.

This includes:

• Supporting recruitment and employee onboarding
• Work Health and Safety, including psychosocial and wellness initiatives, office
  ergonomics, workers compensation, etc.
• Organising learning and development activities
• Developing and/or reviewing policies and procedures
• Supporting organisational culture and employee engagement projects and initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant and broad experience in a human resources or people & culture role
• Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. WH&S, Fair Work Act, etc.) and willingness to stay up-to-date with legislative changes and developments
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and relationship skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• The ability to exercise sound judgement, prioritise work and manage multiple projects and tasks.

You could also have formal HR qualifications or be currently studying in HR or a related field.

The position is based in the PHA office in Canberra (with an option for hybrid office/work from home arrangements) and is available on a full-time or part-time (minimum of about 21 hours per week) basis for an initial period of two years. The salary range (excluding superannuation) is $101,780 to $123,797 (full-time equivalent), depending on skills and experience.

For further information or enquiries

Please see the Position Description for further details.

To find out more about PHA, working with us and our employee value proposition, please visit the PHA website.

Please direct enquiries to Michael Miitze via email in the first instance; mmiitze@phau.com.au

Work rights

Candidates must have ongoing work rights in Australia, independent of any employment with PHA. PHA does not generally act as a sponsor for overseas employees.

To Apply

Please provide your up-to-date CV/resume and a brief covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role. Applications close 5 pm (AEST) on Thursday, 28 May 2026

Please note We do not accept applications submitted via email.

Interviews will be held week ending 12 June 2026, with a view to the successful candidate commencing in the role by July 2026.