Hr Advisor

Description:

• Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

• Full-time permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $91,658- $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

Are you an HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and service-focused environment? Join our HR Advisory Services team as an HR Advisor , where you’ll be the go-to expert for providing clear, timely, and practical HR advice to staff and supervisors across the University.

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and consistent application of HR policies, supporting staff at all levels, and contributing to HR initiatives that drive operational excellence. Whether you’re advising on employment conditions, guiding stakeholders through HR processes, or enhancing knowledge resources, your expertise will shape a positive and efficient HR service experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your HR knowledge in a collaborative, client-centric team, where your ability to build relationships, solve problems, and provide trusted advice will be highly valued. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding HR support and eager to grow in a large and diverse organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities will include :

• Provide clear, accurate, and timely HR advice to staff and supervisors, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

• Manage Workday updates and approvals within the defined service scope while supporting the implementation of HR initiatives and projects.

• Act as a trusted advisor, delivering expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters, including recruitment, contracts, diversity and inclusion, and policy interpretation.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, collaborate across HR functions, and contribute to process improvements and staff education initiatives.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Degree qualifications in HR, Business, or a related field, with relevant experience in HR advisory or service delivery.

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, with the ability to provide practical and solutions-focused advice.

• Proven ability to manage and resolve a diverse range of sensitive HR issues using sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to build relationships and support HR policy implementation.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality HR support.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mrs Mel Rockingham at m.rockingham@uq.edu.au For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close 2/04/2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49625). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 7th of April 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.