People Services Officer

About The Team

Join our People and Culture team and play a vital role in shaping business strategy and decision-making. We are passionate about building trust-based partnerships that drive excellence, engagement and fairness, empowering the University to attract and retain top talent while fostering a culture that supports Academic and Professional staff to reach full potential.

Your New Role  

As the People Services Officer, you will play a crucial role with the People Services Team, serving as one of the initial points of contact for the People and Culture Office (PCO). This role involves providing essential advice to stakeholders at a variety of levels across the University, referring to the Enterprise Agreement, policies, and procedures. For move complex matters, you will be responsible for reviewing and escalating them to the relevant team across PCO.

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in offering valuable advice to stakeholders, this is the role for you

As our star candidate you will be:

• Proactive & Collaborative: you're a team player, capable of taking initiative and working autonomously.
• Effective Communicator: you're confident in building relationships and dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
• Driven: You're eager to start and progress in your HR career

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months parental leave cover), Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration level HEW0506 $79,017 – $96,594 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• A passion for excellent customer service, with strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to develop professional rapports with stakeholders
• Experience in preparing HR documentation
• Great organisation skills and the ability to prioritise workload

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.  

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Hayley Feighan, Advisory Team Leader, and quote JR104397 as the reference.

Applications Close on 12 October :59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.