Position Number: 0034199
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; 2 Continuing and 1 Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM9
- Provide expert HR advice and drive impactful change
- Influence decision-making and align HR practices with long-term divisional strategies
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
We are seeking three experienced HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to join our team, supporting three distinct clusters within the University. Each HRBP will report to their respective cluster Human Resources Director (HRD), who is embedded in the division and part of the Chief People Officer (CPO) portfolio.
As an HRBP, you will act as a trusted advisor, aligning HR strategies with divisional objectives while ensuring the consistent implementation of university-wide HR initiatives. In this HR generalist role, you will build strong business partnerships within your portfolio, providing expert advice across key areas, including performance management, case management, talent development, and change management.
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. Collaborating across the broader CPO team, you will ensure HR matters are resolved effectively by integrating subject matter expertise where needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your HR expertise, collaborate with talented HR professionals, and apply critical thinking to drive impactful outcomes that support divisional strategies and the University’s mission.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Executes University-wide HR and Talent initiatives in Divisions, translating these to the local environment, ensuring that Divisional people plans align with UoM People Strategy
- Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with the University’s HR policies and procedures, and communicate new and/or revised policies to divisional staff when required
- Advises Division leadership on people matters
- Works with Division leadership and Centres of Excellence to determine development and training opportunities)
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for three experienced HR Business Partners 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 as an HR generalist or senior advisor to a complex group in a large matrix organisation, this role is for you! While university experience is desirable, it’s not essential.
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.
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.
As a member of the Provost's Executive Group, the CPO works closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Chief Operating Officer, and other senior leaders, partnering across the institution to deliver the University's academic mission.
Leading the HR/People function, the CPO and her team support faculties and professional teams to ensure staff thrive.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
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.
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 Ivanka Yan 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.
Position Description
