HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner - People and Culture

Reference Number: 1106991

About the Role:

Curtin University is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People and Culture Business Partnering team. This pivotal role acts as a trusted adviser to both academic and professional people leaders, providing expert strategic HR guidance and delivering people-focused solutions aligned with Curtin’s strategic goals.

As an HRBP, you will engage with an array of key stakeholders across the University to build strong partnerships, enable cultural excellence, and lead strategic initiatives in activities including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management and change management. Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and its commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future. Your contribution will directly shape the employee experience and will support Curtin’s mission to be a global leader in education and research. You will have the opportunity to work within a collaborative team with a variety of expertise, including our generalists and our subject matter experts.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Building strong, consultative relationships with leaders to understand their strategic and operational goals, delivering tailored HR advice and support.
- Partner with leaders on complex people matters including workforce planning, key cyclical activities, customised people initiatives and change initiatives.
- Drive and implement people and culture strategies that support high performance, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching and practical advice on an array of matters including performance management, leadership development, employee relations and engagement.
- Develop and deliver innovative HR solutions, policies, and initiatives that support organisational priorities.
- Interpret and provide expert guidance on enterprise agreements, HR policy and relevant employment legislation.
- Drive tailored people and culture initiatives that are relevant to your respective portfolio areas, with targeted and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with specialist HR teams (e.g., Workplace Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, People Technology & Analytics, Employee Wellbeing, Organisational Learning) to deliver integrated, customer-focused support.
- Identify workforce trends and implement early intervention strategies to address potential issues such as absenteeism and excessive leave.
- Support the end-to-end delivery of key HR projects, including change management and culture programs.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

- Significant experience in a senior HR generalist or business partnering position, within a large and complex organisation.
- Proven ability to provide strategic HR advice across a broad range of issues and cyclical activities (predominantly strategic initiatives).
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coach across all levels of leadership and employees.
- A sound understanding of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary HR best practices.
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering high-impact, strategic HR initiatives.
- Post graduate qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Commerce, or a related field.

Role Requirements:

- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, as well as background, integrity and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Your new Team: HR Business Partnering

Our HR Business Partnering team works closely with the business, as well as with a variety of SME areas within People and Culture, to deliver initiatives and provide advice and support that is highly impactful. We are a collaborative team and require someone truly experienced in HR Business Partnering, with a high level of autonomy. Your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders will be essential. The ability to develop and drive proactive, customised, strategic people initiatives and measure their success will also be key.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are a welcoming space where integrity, respect, courage, excellence and impact are essential. First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ communities, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

What We Offer You

Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and discounts for retail and travel. This campus includes facilities such as an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, bus station and parking. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit our site.

Join Us

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and attach the following documents: up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages).

If you have any queries, please contact our careers team on [email] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Applications close: Sunday, 12 October 2025

Disclaimer: There is no standardised closing time for the advert on the closing date. Late applications may not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process or to appoint by invitation at any time. We also reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the advert closing.

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