Newcastle · HR services

HR consultants in Newcastle who give practical advice in plain English.

Most employers want clear steps, not jargon. Our HR consultants in Newcastle give practical advice you can use on Monday morning.

In-house team Serving Newcastle from Perth You own every file

At a glance

  • Contracts and awards
  • Policies and handbooks
  • Performance and conduct
  • Advice you can follow
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HR consultants in Newcastle: what to expect

HR consultants in Newcastle help employers with contracts, policies, performance management, compliance and workplace issues. We explain the rules in plain English and help you act on them.

Who it suits

Employers wanting practical HR help in plain English.

What you get

Reviewed contracts, clear policies and written advice.

How we start

A short call about your people and your concerns.

Why it helps

Managers act with confidence and fewer mistakes.

What we cover

What goes into your HR support

The pieces that make up the service.

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Contracts

Employment agreements that match the right award.

Policies

Short documents your staff will actually read.

Performance

Fair, documented steps for difficult situations.

Awards

Help working out which rules apply.

Manager coaching

Support for tough conversations.

Advice line

Quick answers by phone or email.

In Newcastle

National rules, New South Wales details

Workplace relations law is national, but NSW rules on safety, workers compensation, payroll tax and long service leave still matter. HR consultants in Newcastle for small and mid-sized employers sort out which rule applies, and keep a record showing you acted fairly.

From our Perth base we support Newcastle clients through video, messages and shared files. The time difference is small, so most questions get an answer the same day, and meeting in person is always an option.

  • Enterprise agreements explained
  • NSW rules flagged
  • Redundancy process guided

Common situations

What Newcastle clients usually ask us to solve

Industrial and trade employers

Industrial and trade employers deal with enterprise agreements, awards, rosters and site rules. We explain how they apply and help you keep records that stand up to scrutiny.

Health and community providers

Health and community providers need rosters, compliance and care for staff. We help you set clear processes.

Growing small businesses

Growing small businesses reach a point where informal habits stop working. We add simple contracts, policies and routines.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Contract review: Agreements checked against the right award
  • Policy set: Short policies that match how you operate
  • Manager guide: Simple steps for common situations
  • Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
  • Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you

Is it right for you?

When HR support makes sense

  • A difficult employee situation has arisen
  • Contracts have never been reviewed
  • You are unsure which award applies
  • Managers want help with tough conversations

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Consultant or in-house HR?

Consultant or in-house HR?
CompareConsultantIn-house
Cost patternFlexibleFixed
BreadthWideNarrow
AvailabilityBookedDaily
Best forSmall and mid-sized teamsLarge employers

How we work

Our process, step by step

Listen

We learn your people, your business and your worries.

Review

We check documents and practices against the rules.

Advise

We give clear options in plain language.

Document

We write contracts, notes and policies.

Support

We stay available as things develop.

Built around you

Every project is quoted on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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1
Team size

More employees mean more documents to maintain and more questions arriving over the year.

2
Awards

Different awards bring different obligations, and getting the right one matters for every pay.

3
Issues

Active disputes need more attention and care than routine questions about contracts.

4
Locations

Staff in several states bring local differences that we check carefully before advising.

5
Frequency

One-off projects and ongoing retainers are planned differently, so we agree which suits you.

Technology

Systems we work in

References we follow

Fair Work OmbudsmanModern awardsNational Employment Standards

Payroll and HRIS

Employment HeroXero PayrollMYOBKeyPay

Industries

Industries we work with

Trades and constructionHealth and aged careHospitality and retailProfessional servicesManufacturing and logisticsStartups and small businesses

Why Kedra Digi

Why Newcastle businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable team

Strategy, design, development and marketing together.

A clear proposal first

Itemised deliverables before work starts.

You own everything

Files, code and accounts are handed over.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. Our Newcastle clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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Can you review our contracts?
Yes, we check them against the right award and current law, then suggest clear changes in plain English.
Do you help with terminations?
Yes, we guide a fair, documented process so the decision is defensible and everyone is treated properly.
Can you write our policies?
Yes, we write short, readable policies that match how your business operates and that staff will actually follow.
Do you cover several states?
Yes, and we flag where state or territory rules differ, such as leave and workers' compensation.
Is advice in writing?
Yes, every recommendation is confirmed in writing, so you have a record of what was advised.
Can managers ring you?
Yes, within the plan we agree, so managers get quick help when a tricky situation arises.
Can you advise on enterprise agreements?
We explain how they apply and help you check compliance. For negotiating or interpreting complex agreements we recommend specialist advice.
What NSW rules should employers know?
NSW has its own requirements on workers compensation, payroll tax and some long service leave schemes, alongside national law. We flag them.
How do you handle performance issues in shift teams?
With clear expectations, a fair process and notes that suit rostered work. We help you plan the conversation, set a time frame for improvement and record each step, so decisions are defensible and fair.
Can you help with redundancy?
We explain the process and obligations, such as consultation and notice, and help you document each step. For complex or contested cases we recommend legal advice alongside our work.

Free discovery call

Ready to talk about your project?

Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.

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