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Base pay range
A$156,277.00/yr - A$156,277.00/yr
1 x continuing full time role
2 x fixed term (1 ending July 2027 & 1 ending February 2026) contracts
Experienced Senior Human Resources partners to provide strategic HR expertise and advice in support of your client's business objectives and the University's strategy
Base Salary $156,277 + 17% superannuation
The Senior Human Resource Partner is responsible for the management of key relationships and HR support with senior leaders within defined portfolios. As a senior member of the Human Resources team the role will provide strategic advice and direction, translate strategy into operational goals and engage with peers to deliver service excellence and continuous improvement.
The Senior HR Partner will take a lead role in supporting their client groups in the development of their workforce plans and ensuring the most appropriate organisational design is in place to deliver on strategy. The role takes the lead in delivering a range of Human Resource (HR) advice, consultancy and operational services to clients to enable achievement of the University's strategic goals and the objectives of the Workforce Strategy and Operational Plan. The role will partner with senior leaders to develop a deep understanding of the business and to develop and maintain a deep understanding of their needs and requirements.
The Senior HR Partner will also take a lead role in coordinating HR programs/initiatives across portfolios. This may involve working with HR Partners and HR Consultants to develop, embed and sustain consistent and integrated people management policies and practices.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* take a lead role in collaborating with peers across the other HR Centres of Expertise, in designing and presenting robust and client-focused solutions
* develop tailored strategic and operational solutions for executive leaders across your client group spanning areas of talent and succession management, workforce planning, organisational design, reward and recognition and workplace culture
* act as the change lead for your client base, supporting with workforce plans and ensuring the most appropriate organisational design is in place to deliver on strategy
* support the HR Associate Director in leading initiatives to build capability within the HR workforce which includes effective delegation, coaching and implementation of industry best practice frameworks, technology and processes.
About you
* Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of extensive experience as a senior HR professional within a large and multifaceted organisation
* experience providing senior HR support within medical, health or allied health industries is highly desirable
* significant change management and project delivery experience across various HR capabilities and processes
* a high degree of capability working with and interpreting complex industrial elements, enterprise agreements, awards and relevant policies
* elevated ability to build and manage trusted client relationships with tact and professionalism at the senior level
* exceptional partnering skills as you will be liaising with the wider HR Partnering team and other HR functions to ensure a collaborative and consistent approach to service delivery
* highly developed influencing skills in relation to external stakeholders, including government bodies, union groups and university sector groups to drive positive outcomes in the interest of the University.
* flexible working options to support you to balance your work and family
* access to fitness passport, as well as discounted rates on university sports and fitness centers
* staff study benefit on selected University of Sydney postgraduate coursework studies
* onsite healthcare general practitioner (GP) services to all staff
* tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund
* access to staff discounts and offers for a variety of products, including University parking and flights
* gain the recognition of working in a leading University.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kimberley Smith, Recruitment Operations, by email to Kimberley.smith@sydney.edu.au
The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Applications Close
Sunday 31st August 2025 11:59 PM
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