Workforce Transition Partner

2 months ago


Adelaide, Australia University of South Australia Full time

Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the People & Culture Domain in the Adelaide CBD
- Multiple full-time fixed term contracts until 31 December 2025
- Salary range: $96,696 - $108,351 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**Join a Historic Transformation in Higher Education**

Contribute to one of the most significant changes to Australian higher education over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University. This rare opportunity offers the chance to advance your career, gain valuable experience, and develop skills in a dynamic, large-scale organisational transformation.

**About the role**

As an **HR Business Partner (Workforce Transition)**, you will support both academic and professional units across the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia as they transition to the new Adelaide University structure. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in aligning teams with the new university’s strategic direction, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated, collaborative transition. Your strong interpersonal and negotiation skills will allow you to address staff concerns, foster a commitment to shared goals, and create a smooth, productive transition process that supports employee engagement and operational continuity.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Partnering with leaders and staff, offer expert guidance to align teams with the new workforce structure, ensuring each step of the transformation journey follows a people-centred approach
- Build and maintain productive relationships across departments, ensuring clear, consistent communication and support throughout the transition
- Provide tailored support to teams, addressing specific needs and challenges to facilitate a positive transition experience
- Conduct workforce modelling and team design, developing organisational charts that reflect the new structure with clarity and alignment to strategic goals
- Oversee the development and evaluation of position descriptions, coordinate remuneration adjustments, and manage employment contracts for transitioning staff

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, Workforce Planning, or in a similar role
- Experience in supporting workforce transitions and organisational change
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and use data effectively
- High-level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including negotiation skills, and the ability to relate to a broad cross section of people
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships
- Highly developed organisational and project management skills and experience in managing multiple priorities, projects and resources within tight timelines

**About the new Adelaide University**

The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to create a new Adelaide University that will make transformational investments in teaching, learning, research and innovation at scale for South Australia and beyond.

The new _Adelaide University _will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world’s top 100 universities.

**Why Join Us?**

This is a unique chance to be part of a historic project, helping to shape the future of Adelaide University and gain career-defining experience. We are seeking forward-thinking professionals with a passion for people-centred change and organisational development.

**Express your interest now**

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only ensuring suitability for the position is addressed.

**Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 24 November 2024**

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