Job Description
About The Team
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The People and Culture Directorate partners with leaders across Murdoch University to attract, develop, and support our people. The People and Culture Business Partnering team plays a key role in delivering strategic workforce advice, building leadership capability, and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
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Your New Role!
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As a People and Culture Business Partner at Murdoch University, you will partner directly with leaders to navigate people matters, build leadership capability, and deliver workforce solutions that make a real difference on the ground. You'll bring practical expertise across employee relations, performance, change, and workforce planning - providing timely, considered advice that leaders can act on.
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This is a permanent role available full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time at 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week).
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Key aspects of the role:
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Strategic Partnering - Provide trusted HR advice and support leaders on workforce planning, organisational change, and people initiatives.
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People & Culture Solutions - Navigate complex employee relations matters, build leadership capability, and drive high-performance team outcomes.
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Impact & Improvement - Lead and contribute to strategic people programs, using workforce insights to support continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.
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What We Offer You!
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This Continuous, Part time or Full Time at 0.8 FTE - 1 FTE attracts a remuneration of $116K - $140K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
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You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive.
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Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in ****, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all.
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We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge.
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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 ****.
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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:
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Versatile work arrangements
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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
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Indigenous Language Allowance
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Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
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Employee Assistance Program
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On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
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What you'll bring to the role:
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Proven HR Business Partnering experience with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with leaders at all levels.
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Strong employee relations expertise, including performance management, conduct, grievances, and industrial relations matters.
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Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and experience applying enterprise agreements and workplace policies.
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Experience leading organisational change and people initiatives, with a focus on improving capability, culture, and workforce outcomes.
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Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills, underpinned by a genuine commitment to inclusion, fairness, and people-centred practice.
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Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the Employee Background Checks Procedure.
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Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role.
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Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
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Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.



Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
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Please see the Applicant Guide for more information.
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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.
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Applications Close on 8 September **** (11:59pm AWST)
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The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
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Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce.
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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.
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Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability.
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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.
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At Murdoch, we pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant workplace.
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We are committed to the recruitment and development of skilled and passionate people, who want to make a difference to the world around them.
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With more than 24,000 students and **** staff across 4 campuses in the Perth area as well as centres in Singapore and Dubai, Murdoch has an ambitious agenda both locally and internationally.
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With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University will help you discover how to make a difference.
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When you join our University, you'll work alongside a team of hard-working and dedicated professionals, while developing a fulfilling career in an inclusive and flexible workplace.
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There's never been a better time to join us.

📌 People And Culture Partner (Perth)
🏢 MU Murdoch University
📍 Perth