People and Culture Partner

About Our Team

Murdoch University is embarking on a transformative journey through our new strategy, "Building a Brighter Future Together." As a key enabler of this vision, we've successfully implemented the People sub-strategy, reinforcing our commitment to empowering and developing our people.

We are now seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our People & Culture Team as a People & Culture Business Partner. This is a fixed-term opportunity to provide parental leave cover, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact while supporting our strategic goals.

Your New Role  

As a People & Culture Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience across the University. Acting as a trusted HR business partner and change agent, you'll anticipate workforce needs and deliver strategic, business-focused HR advice that aligns with organisational goals and People & Culture Office (PCO) plans.

This role champions innovative approaches to people management, promotes new ways of working, and empowers leaders to achieve both business and people objectives.

Your key responsibilities:

• Leadership Programs: Support leadership development initiatives to nurture the growth of our leaders.
• Strategic HR Advice: Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, job design, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and advocate for staff concerns.
• Performance Management: Implement performance management processes that drive excellence and growth.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12-month parental leave cover) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of HEW0809 $112K – $135K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index 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 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 4% 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:

As the star candidate you are passionate about driving positive change, protecting the University's interests, reducing turnover, and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will have:

• A degree in an area of HRM or relevant discipline, with substantial experience in HR partnering,
• In-depth understanding of legislative and industrial framework,
• Experience in advising on complex employee relations matters, organisational change programs and other human resource issues; and,
• Strong organisational skills with a problem-solving mindset.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance.

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 Sue Hampstead, People and Culture Partnerships Manager, and quote JR103988 as the reference.

Applications Close on 18 November (11:59pm 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.