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- Two fixed-term opportunities available: 12- and 18-months parental leave cover.
- Partner with leaders to deliver strategic and operational people initiatives.
- Provide expert workforce, employee relations and change management advice.

About the Opportunity

We're currently recruiting two fixed-term People and Wellbeing Business Partner positions to provide parental leave cover, with opportunities available for 12 months and 18 months.

As a People and Wellbeing Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders across a dedicated portfolio to drive organisational performance through strategic and operational people solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide expert guidance across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, employee relations, organisational change, and wellbeing initiatives.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on support, requiring the ability to translate University priorities into practical people outcomes. You will partner with leaders to build capability, foster a positive and high-performing culture, and navigate complex people matters with confidence and professionalism.

Working collaboratively within the broader People and Wellbeing team, you will bring a people-centred approach, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for creating positive workplace experiences that support both our people and the University's success.

What’s Required





- Professional HR experience in large and/or complex organisations, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

- Strong working knowledge of Australian employment and industrial relations legislation, including experience applying and advising leaders on enterprise agreements and HR policy frameworks.

- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with leaders at multiple levels.

- Ability to see through the eyes of a people manager and understand their strategic priorities at a high level to ensure appropriate advice and counsel is provided.

- Experience working collaboratively with specialist teams across an organisation or HR function to deliver integrated people solutions.

- Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build leadership capability in people management practices.

- Ability to analyse workforce data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and workforce initiatives.

- Demonstrated solid problem-solving, judgement, and risk management capability, particularly in addressing complex or sensitive people matters.

- [Desirable] Experience working within higher education sector.

Qualifications and Licences

- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business,



or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

What’s on Offer?

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply?

Please note these roles are open to internal applications only.

If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Your application must include:

- Your up-to-date resume

- a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and includes an overview of how your previous skills & experience aligns to the requirements of the role

- Please submit your application via our PageUp portal

- For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.

For further information about this position, please contact Mark Minter - Associate Director People and Wellbeing via email at [email protected].

Position Description - People and Wellbeing Business Partner.pdf

Please note applications close 11.55pm Sunday the 23rd of August 2026

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

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