HR Business Partner, Ardc

4 days ago


Ballarat, Australia Federation University Australia Full time

Develop and lead a fit for purpose HR function for the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC).
- Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation - Mt Helen Campus
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment until June 2028
- HEW 9 - $127,184 to $132,249 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 04/05/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will identify, plan and lead a number of projects concentrating on staff culture, engagement and system implementation, whilst overseeing day-to-day human resource needs across the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC). You will build effective partnerships with ARDC leadership to facilitate contemporary people solutions supporting the organisation's operating model and provide expert advice on a range of people and culture services.

You will:
- conceptualise, develop and review all ARDC HR policies, processes, systems and frameworks;- plan, lead and manage the overall employee lifecycle for ARDC staff in conjunction with local HR teams;- provide high quality expert advice, and support to the ARDC Senior Leadership Team; and- lead and oversee all IR matters and build a positive employee relations climate across the ARDC and its network of host institutions.

About you

Reporting to the ARDC Chief Operating Officer, working under the broad direction of the Director, CeRDI you will manage the effective delivery of people and culture services including organisational development, culture, performance, remuneration, workplace relations, wellbeing and recruitment, in partnership with the network of ARDC’s host institutions across Australia.

You will possess:
- proven expertise in the management of significant human resources;- demonstrated experience providing high level and complex HR advice and services;- demonstrated experience facilitating clients through robust HR practices; and- demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues or problems and recommend strategies, ideas and opportunities for resolving them.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to key selection criteria.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.



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