Senior HR Business Partner

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions
• Drive organisational change and workforce development initiatives
• Join a collaborative People & Culture team shaping VU's future
• This is a Full Time - 14 Month Fixed Term Opportunity to cover Parental Leave.

Job Summary

In this role you'll partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions and lead change initiatives. You'll drive culture and engagement programs, support workforce development and transformation, and help build high-performing teams across Victoria University.

About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan : Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team

The People and Culture Portfolio provide integrated HR advice and support across all areas of the University. Working closely with our clients, we deliver strategically aligned workforce solutions in areas including change management, diversity and inclusion, organisational development, health and safety, industrial and employee relations, remuneration and benefits, and recruitment. Our focus is on building organisational capability and enabling VU to deliver on its strategic agenda.

About the Role

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic and tactical HR advice. You will lead change initiatives, coach leaders, and deliver contemporary people solutions that drive engagement and build high-performing teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational culture and contribute to meaningful, high-impact work.

Position Key Duties 

• Provide strategic HR advice to senior leaders and contribute to VU's People Plan
• Lead and champion organisational change initiatives
• Coach leaders on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design
• Collaborate with People & Culture teams to deliver integrated HR solutions
• Manage complex projects and prepare high-level reports for governance committees
• Drive engagement programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle
• Act as a conduit between stakeholders and Centres of Excellence to inform program design
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and University policies

Salary: HEP 10 - $142,441 Plus 17% Super
Employment Type: Full Time - 14 Month Fixed Term - Parental Leave Cover
Hours: 36.75
Location: Footscray Park

For a detailed overview of the role's duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description - Senior HR Business Partner

About You:

You are a seasoned HR professional with:

• Postgraduate qualifications in HR or psychology and extensive relevant experience
• Proven expertise in partnering with senior leaders to design and implement HR strategies
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading organisational change and delivering strategic workforce solutions

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment. 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Sunday 25 January at 5:00pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

 Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

 Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at  or call