Murdoch University is embarking on a transformative journey as part of our new strategy, "Building a Brighter Future Together." As a key enabler of this strategy, we are committed to empowering and developing our people, and we're looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our People & Culture Team as a People & Culture Business Partner.

Your New Role!
Murdoch brand through engagement, development, and support for our exceptional executives, academics, and researchers. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact by shaping the university's future and contributing to the success of our community.

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 (1 Year) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of HEW0809 $109K - $132K (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 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• 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 16 June 2025 (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.