HR Business Partner

Full-time, continuing contract
- $119,125 - $126,950 (G08) per annum+17% superannuation
- Collaborative team environment

**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 a HRBP, you will engage with an array of key stakeholders across the University to build strong partnerships, enable cultural excellence, and to 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.

**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.

**Your new Team: HR Business Partnering**
Our HR Business Partnering team work 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. Whilst we are a collaborative team, we require someone truly experienced in HR Business Partnering, as these positions support large complex areas, and require a high level of autonomy. Your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, both with your customer base, and across a number of internal stakeholder groups, will be essential. Being able to develop and drive proactive, customised, strategic people initiatives and measure the success of these initiatives, will also be key.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

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