Human Resources Advisor salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Human Resource Professionals
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 84,700
- Annual employment growth
- -200/yr
- Median age
- 38 yrs
- Works part-time
- 16%
- Female share
- 73%
- Main industry
- Health Care and Social Assistance
What does a human resources advisor do?
Human Resource Professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate staff recruitment, assist in resolving disputes by advising on workplace matters, and represent industrial, commercial, union, employer and other parties in negotiations on issues such as enterprise bargaining, rates of pay and conditions of employment.
Overseeing the formation and conduct of workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives
How to become a human resources advisor
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where human resources advisors are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources advisor earn in Australia?
The median human resources advisor earns $102,440 per year ($1,970 per week, or about $53/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a human resources advisor?
Most human resources advisors hold a bachelor degree (36.8% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is human resources advisor a job in demand in Australia?
Around 84,700 human resources advisors are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about -200 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
