Human Resources

Full-time, permanent position

Base salary will be in the range $93,491- $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)

Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

If you enjoy providing practical, people-focused HR advice and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this is the opportunity for you.

As the HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality HR advice and operational support to staff and managers across UQ Sport. Acting as a trusted point of contact, you’ll provide guidance on a wide range of HR matters, from recruitment and contracts to compliance, policy interpretation and employee relations.

Working within a collaborative HR Client Partnering team, you’ll contribute to continuous process improvement, support the implementation of key HR initiatives, and help enhance the employee experience across UQ Sport. This is a hands-on role where your ability to build relationships, interpret policy and provide pragmatic solutions will make a real impact.

At UQ, we recognise that our people are our greatest strength and through this role, you’ll help foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace that enables the UQ Sport community to achieve its best.

Key responsibilities will include:

Provide clear, accurate and timely HR advice and support to UQ Sport staff and managers across a wide range of employment matters.

Process all job changes by raising and reviewing employee documentation, managing HR system updates, and ensuring HR processes and documentation are compliant

Support the delivery and continuous improvement of HR initiatives, systems and reporting to enhance service quality and efficiency.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted HR partner in driving a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

On campus childcare options

Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

Salary packaging options

About You

Holds a degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, with relevant experience providing HR advice and operational support in complex organisations.

Brings sound knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply them accurately and confidently.

Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence outcomes with a wide range of stakeholders.

Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Proficient in HR systems and data management (experience with HumanForce or similar systems will be highly regarded).

Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional HR service.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandra Harrison at [email protected]

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57791). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 17th of November 2025.