Employment type:   Full Time
Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Competitive remuneration package
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital.
UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Why Your Role Matters:
As the People and Culture Business Partner you will play both an operational and strategic role partnering with senior leaders in the Faculty in order to enable them to achieve their people strategy. The position is required to work cooperatively and collaboratively with their faculty client groups, especially with key client representatives such as the Faculty Executive Director, Deputy FED, Rector, Deputy Rector and Associate Deans, Heads of School and other senior academics.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and develop the People and Culture team to provide high quality HR advice and assistance to clients on the full range of P&C policies, procedures and issues.
• Encourage continual growth and learning of the P&C team. Partner with clients to implement strategic P&C activities within the faculty, including workforce planning, organisational design, workplace change, talent management and succession planning.
• Assist clients to develop contemporary recruitment and global mobility strategies and oversee senior appointments within the faculty.
• Initiate and build effective partnerships with clients to understand and proactively support their human resources needs relating to people management.
• Support, advise and work with managers on employee relations issues as they arise including the process of performance management and the application of the Enterprise Agreement.
• Work with the other P&C Business Partners, and the Lead P&C Business Partner to review, develop and implement innovative and creative P&C strategies and business improvement strategies.
• Partner with the broader P&C specialist teams to provide expert, tailored advice and offerings to the client group across remuneration, development, employee relations and talent acquisition

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

• Relevant degree plus extensive experience in the development of contemporary human resource management and policies in a complex working environment.
• Sound generalist knowledge across the spectrum of People and Culture practice, including recruitment, performance management, succession planning, global mobility (including visas), remuneration and benefits, industrial relations, organisational development and workplace diversity.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing effective P&C solutions and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively deliver high quality and solution-oriented P&C services to a diverse group of clients, including senior managers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of P&C professionals effectively, and to build positive relationships with colleagues and key client groups.
• Demonstrated ability to think and operate strategically in a P&C context, with high level problem solving and analytical skills.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers.
• A strong understanding and vision of P&C as a value-added service, including the ability to work in a collaborative effort to develop solutions and create opportunities.

Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture. 

Eligibility: 
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Wednesday 10 September at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description.

Get in Touch: 

For recruitment process related queries please contact:
Kim Symons  – Talent Acquisition Consultant
k.symons@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW  

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra 
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.