Position Number: 0034199
Location: Parkville
Role type: Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM9
- Partner with senior stakeholders to provide expert HR advice and drive impactful change
- Influence decision-making and align HR practices with long-term divisional strategies
- Great benefits, flexible hybrid work environment and open to part time hours.
The University of Melbourne
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About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a 12-month Fixed term contract. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full time or part time positions. This position will be aligned to the Chief Operating Officer and Chancellery Portfolio of the University of Melbourne . Reporting to the respective cluster HR Director the successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and to align HR strategies with divisional objectives while ensuring consistent implementation of university-wide HR initiatives.
As a HRBP, you will develop a deep understanding of your division's strategy, working closely with your cluster HRD to create and implement HR plans that support divisional goals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your HR expertise, collaborate with talented professionals, and drive impactful outcomes that support both divisional strategies and the University's mission.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Executing University-wide HR and Talent initiatives in Divisions, translating these to the local environment, ensuring that Divisional people plans align with UoM People Strategy.
- Interpreting, explaining, and ensuring compliance with the University’s HR policies and procedures, and communicate new and/or revised policies to divisional staff when required.
- Partnering with divisional leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at increasing performance through our people.
- Working with Divisional leadership and Centres of Excellence to determine development and training opportunities.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for anexperienced HR Business Partner with exceptional stakeholder management skills. You’ll excel at building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions, and advising on HR policies. Trust, credibility, and strong communication skills are essential, along with analytical and problem-solving expertise.
If you have significant experience in HR partnering in a large organisation, this role is for you!
You will also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification with demonstrated HR work experience in a large, complex, matrixed reporting environment.
- Experience in providing expert advice and guidance on a range of HR issues, and the ability to work in a complex, ambiguous and changing environment.
- Complete suite of Generalist HR knowledge and skills. This will be the senior HR advisor/business partner to support the executive and leadership team within the Division.
- Strong case management experience with ability to support leaders to manage complex cases including performance concerns, complaints and other investigations.
- Ability to draw upon and partner with Business Services and the Centres of Excellence to provide a seamless HR proposition.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Office of the Provost and Office of the Chief People Officer
The Office of the Provost supports the achievement of the vision and objectives for people and community, learning and teaching, and academic performance contained in our institutional strategy - Advancing Melbourne 2030.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community), the CPO leads the University’s strategic agenda for people and culture, building a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community.
Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. As part of the recruitment process, prior to a formal interview you may be required to record a video interview.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Corey Menadue, Senior Talent Partner via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Sunday 4 May 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time
Position Description
