People & Culture Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

Are you an experienced HR professional seeking to get involved in building a prototype of a new and different university?

Swinburne University is offering 2x exciting opportunities for dynamic and skilled HR generalists to join our People & Culture (P&C) team as P&C Business Partners. In these roles, 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. Please note 1x role will include leadership and will be leading Academic Business Partners.

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.

These roles are 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 Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**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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**Applications Close: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 12pm.**

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.

**Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes**
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant._



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