HR Business Partner

• Contribute to the success of a university that is committed to excellence, equity, and engagement.
• Be part of a supportive HR team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Join us in shaping the future – one partnership at a time.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact? As an HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping the people strategy within an allocated portfolio, supporting leaders and teams to achieve their goals in alignment with the University's strategic direction.

The Role

As a trusted advisor, you will provide high-level HR consultancy services to senior leaders, managers, and key stakeholders across the University. You will work collaboratively with teams across Human Resource Services (HRS) and partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Organisational Development, and Workplace Relations to deliver strategic HR solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to implement contemporary HR strategies that drive organisational success.
• Provide expert advice on performance management, workforce planning, talent development, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Coach and mentor managers to enhance leadership capability and foster a high-performing workforce.
• Support strategic planning by leveraging HR analytics and benchmarking to inform workforce decisions.
• Contribute to organisational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with best-practice change management.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures align with enterprise agreements, legislation, and best practice principles.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner in a complex organisation.
• Strong capability in partnering with business leaders to develop and implement strategic people solutions.
• Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Experience supporting large-scale HR projects and leading initiatives that enhance workforce capability.
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to navigate challenges with confidence.

This continuing position is full time at a HEW 8 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• The remuneration for this position is from $116,596-$ 136,030 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Apply now and be part of our journey toward excellence.

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

1. Post graduate qualifications in Human Resources/Employee Relations and extensive relevant experience (minimum 5 years); or extensive work experience and specialist expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
2. Knowledge of contemporary HR theories and practices.
3. Demonstrated capability in partnering with and coaching senior leaders to drive organisational outcomes through effective people management practices.
4. Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to liaise effectively with senior management on complex and challenging issues and facilitate difficult conversations.
5. Demonstrated experience in facilitating strategic HR planning and evaluation processes.
6. Knowledge of relevant industrial instruments, workplace related legislation, HR related policies and experience in their application across complex organisations.
7. Capability to coach and mentor senior managers and other key staff across the organisation.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Mark Wylie, Associate Director, HR Operations on (02) 4921 5399 or via email Mark.Wylie@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 23rd March 2025 11:59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you