People and Culture Partner

About the role

A full-time, 12-month fixed-term position at HEW Level 8 on the Hawkesbury campus, with flexible working arrangements. The role brings HR expertise to support leaders and deliver workforce improvements across the University's faculties and institutes, working alongside the Lead People and Culture Partner and three other Partners who hold the primary faculty relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Take responsibility for agreed people matters and project activities, drawing on the faculty Partners' knowledge and keeping advice and engagement coordinated.
• Contribute to workforce and operating model design, role clarity, process improvements and practical tools for academic leadership workload.
• Gather and analyse information, develop options and materials, consult stakeholders, test approaches and help implement approved changes.
• Manage complex people matters, apply enterprise agreements and policies consistently, and involve specialists at the right time.
• Help leaders address issues early and manage performance, development and change through coaching and advice.
• Turn evidence and stakeholder feedback into practical proposals, tools and improvements.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial HR partnering experience in a complex organisation, advising leaders and managing sensitive people and performance matters.
• Experience interpreting and applying enterprise agreements, policies and procedures.
• Experience contributing to workforce design, organisational design or operating model improvements.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR solutions such as workforce tools, role frameworks, process improvements or change materials.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work independently.

What we offer

• Salary of $120,754 - $134,051 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare at the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses, with possible discounts and salary packaging.

Applications are made through the University's online recruitment system, with screening questions; the closing date is 5 November 2026. Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia is required.