BUSINESS PARTNER
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$115,042 TO $129,573 P.A PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
FULL-TIME, ONGOING

Edith Cowan University
At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. Our focus on teaching and research is driven by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve.

Our new ECU City campus is coming to the heart of the Perth CBD and is set to redefine higher education in Western Australia. It will bring incredible opportunities for students, staff, and the community. Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.

People & Culture Team
The aim of the People & Culture team is to empower and enable our staff to successfully deliver the University’s strategic objectives. We recognise that our people are the key to our success and at the centre of everything we do. We have a strong organisational culture and high levels of employee satisfaction, and we invite you to join our team and contribute to making ECU a great place to work.

The Role
You will join a team of skilled Business Partners supporting a portfolio of clients and providing strategic advice and guidance to support business planning and evidence-based decision making.

As a member of the People Business Partnering team you will:

• Work closely with university leaders, supervisors, and staff across an allocated portfolio providing expert advice and guidance to support strategic business objectives.
• Provide expert leadership to our people on all aspects of the employee life cycle, including complex and sensitive employee relations matters;
• Provide proactive, strategic advice to support business planning and evidence-based decision-making;
• Lead and guide the implementation of workforce planning, structural and cultural change and talent acquisition and management programs, projects and initiatives; and
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements and interpreting and applying industrial instruments, policies and procedures.

About you
You will be able to demonstrate:

• your proven success in developing strategic partnerships in a HR / People & Culture role.
• how you have made an impact and influenced positive outcomes in a constructive, proactive manner.
• that you are flexible and resilient and can adapt to changing environments.
• your personal alignment with ECU’s values.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full-time position is based in Joondalup and attracts competitive remuneration.

Our range of benefits and services are designed to support employee wellbeing. For information on the benefits of working with us, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
Interested applicants may contact Emma Sewell, Manager, People Partnering & Employee Relations at [email protected] for more information.

How to Apply
Please follow this link to begin your application: Employment Opportunities website.

Please review the position description and forward a concise cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your suitability and relevant experience for this position and attach a copy of your current resume to your online application.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM AUSTRALIAN OR NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS OR AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENTS

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.