About Strategic HR Australia
A specialist HR consultancy for growing organisations
Who is Strategic HR Australia
Strategic HR Australia is a specialist HR consultancy supporting growing organisations across Australia. Founded in 2024 by Elisia Coetzee, the firm draws on more than 27 years of experience in Human Resources and Industrial Relations across both in-house and consulting environments.
Elisia’s career spans senior HR roles within organisations, followed by more than a decade working as an external HR consultant. Since 2013, she has advised businesses across a range of industries, providing practical guidance on compliance, employee relations, workforce planning, and complex people matters.
Strategic HR Australia was established to continue this work as an independent practice, offering experienced, specialist HR support to organisations that require clarity, judgement, and confidence in their people decisions, without building a full internal HR function.
Our HR Experts
Elisia Coetzee
DIRECTOR
Elisia has over 27 years of diverse Human Resource and business experience in South Africa and Western Australia. Elisia holds an MBA, a Master’s Degree in Industrial Sociology, and an Honours Degree in Human Resource Management from North West University in South Africa. She is also certified in EDISC and MBTI Profiling, a certified Business and Executive Coach, and a qualified Mediator.
Her career began with Bert’s Bricks, a group of companies in industrial services, encompassing brick manufacturing, tire re-treading, and tire services.
In 2007, she relocated to Australia, where she initially worked for a Civil Contractor in Karratha before moving to Perth to join a top tier builder. As the Human Resources Manager for Doric Constructions, she effectively managed the entire workforce, implementing structured business practices while adapting swiftly to a dynamic environment.
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Previously, she served as the inaugural Human Resources Manager for Carr Civil Contracting (now known as WGMO Construction), where she played a pivotal role in more than doubling the workforce within 12 months by establishing a comprehensive HR department from the ground up.
For more than a decade, Elisia has specialised in HR and Industrial Relations consulting, supporting organisations through complex workforce matters including employee relations, award interpretation, policy development, performance management, HR and payroll audits, restructures, and organisational change. Her consulting work spans regulated, people-intensive industries where clarity, compliance, and sound judgement are critical.
Elisia is known for her steady, pragmatic approach to leadership and people matters. Drawing on extensive senior-level experience, she supports leaders to navigate complexity with confidence — particularly where decisions carry legal, operational, and human consequences. Her work is grounded in practical judgement, clear communication, and an ability to bring structure and calm to challenging situations.
Proven HR Success
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How We Work
Strategic HR Australia works alongside leaders as a practical, independent HR partner. We integrate into organisations where people decisions carry real responsibility — providing clarity, structure, and experienced judgement when it matters most.
Our approach is grounded in understanding context before recommending action. We take the time to assess how an organisation operates, where complexity is increasing, and what pressures leaders are navigating. From there, we provide clear guidance that is proportionate, defensible, and aligned to the organisation’s stage of growth.
We focus on helping leaders make confident people decisions early — before issues escalate or become reactive. That means addressing risk through clarity and structure, not bureaucracy, and supporting leaders with advice that works in real workplaces, not just on paper.
Strategic HR Australia operates as a steady presence, particularly in complex or sensitive matters. Whether providing ongoing advisory support or stepping in when impartiality and experience are required, our role is to bring calm, consistency, and practical direction to every engagement.
Purpose
Empowering business leaders to confidently build thriving workplaces through practical, human-centred HR that balances compliance and culture.
We specialise in delivering tailored HR solutions that not only streamline operations but also drive productivity and create a positive, inclusive, adaptable, and risk-managed work environment. Our goal is to enable businesses to focus on their core growth strategies while we handle the complexities of HR.
Vision
A future where workplaces do the right thing — legally and humanly — as the everyday standard, built on clarity, trust, and care.
We aspire to transform workplaces by prioritising the well-being and potential of their people. Our vision is to see businesses thrive as a result of exceptional, people-centric HR practices that align with their strategic goals. Through this transformation, we aim to foster cultures where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to contribute to lasting success.
Mission
We partner with business leaders to deliver responsive and practical HR support — simplifying compliance, strengthening culture, and enabling sustainable growth for people and business.
Our mission is to be the foremost provider of HR solutions that not only ensure compliance and operational efficiency but also enhance employee performance and satisfaction. We are committed to guiding businesses in developing strong, high-performing teams that contribute to long-term success and growth.
What Guides Our Work
Our work is guided by a clear sense of purpose, direction, and intent.
Our Values
Our values define the standards we work to. They guide our judgement, inform our decisions, and shape how we engage with clients, stakeholders, and each other.
Guidance
Providing valuable insights
True Grit
Resolve to find a way
Celebration
Rejoice and reflect
Practical
Designed for functionality
When experienced HR support matters
If your organisation is navigating growth, complexity, or people risk, a short conversation can help clarify whether Strategic HR is the right fit.