Description:
- A fantastic opportunity for experienced HR professional to join Swinburne and partner with Executives, Academics and Senior Leaders
- Permanent/ full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
- HEW 9 salary + flexible/ hybrid options available
About the Role
Are you an experienced HR professional seeking to get involved in building a prototype of a new and different university?
Swinburne University is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and skilled HR generalist to join our People & Culture (P&C) team as P&C Business Partner. In this role, you will work closely with executive, senior and academic leaders to provide both operational and strategic advice, driving initiatives that optimise workforce performance and enhance our organisational culture.
As a key member of the P&C team, you will collaborate with leaders across the University, offering solutions and recommendations in critical areas such as employee and industrial relations, talent acquisition, performance optimisation, learning and development, and organisational change. Drawing on your own extensive HR expertise and the support of specialised P&C teams, you will contribute to the development and execution of business strategies that support the University's goals and enhance its work environment.
This role is ideal for a talented professional eager to support senior leadership at a leading institution and make a meaningful impact on the organisation’s success. If you're ready to step into a challenging, high-impact position, we want to hear from you!
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Extensive experience in a Business Partnering role supporting executive and senior leaders
- Strong understanding of contemporary HR practices and thrives on coming up with innovative but commercial solutions
- Demonstrated ability to identify business needs and develop and implement People & Culture plans.
- Experience working in a unionised and complex environment.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation and experience in interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements, policies and procedures.
- Experience in successful dispute resolution, performance management, grievance handling and mediation.
For more information about the Key Responsibilities and Key Selection Criteria, please see the Position Description.
Qualifications
Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or a related field such as Business.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Sunday 9th March 2025 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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