Job Details
Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6).
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, to increase Indigenous employee representation within the HR portfolio in alignment with UQ's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island strategy.
Based at our St. Lucia Campus.
About This Opportunity
Join UQ where your expertise will directly influence the employee experience and operational effectiveness across a diverse portfolio! As an Advisor in our HR Advisory team, you will act as the primary point of contact for day‐to‐day HR advisory, delivering timely, accurate and pragmatic guidance to staff and leaders within a structured policy environment.
You will provide end‐to‐end advice across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and appointments through to performance management, case management and employee relations, applying sound judgement to navigate complex and sensitive matters.
This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes, knowledge resources and overall service delivery.
It is well suited to an HR professional who thrives on providing trusted, solutions‐focused advice and building strong stakeholder partnerships in a dynamic environment!
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver timely, accurate and pragmatic HR advice and support to staff and leaders, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across a broad range of employee lifecycle matters.
* Manage and resolve a diverse portfolio of HR queries and cases, including recruitment, appointments, performance management and employee relations, escalating complex or sensitive issues as required.
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and collaborating across HR advisory, transactional and specialist teams to deliver integrated, client‐focused services.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting HR projects, maintaining knowledge resources, and leveraging client feedback to enhance service quality, efficiency and user experience.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and professional training.
* Demonstrated experience delivering end‐to‐end HR advice and administrative support across core processes, including recruitment, performance management and employee relations within a policy‐driven environment.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving capability, with the ability to exercise sound judgement when managing complex and sensitive HR matters.
* Proven ability to build effective working relationships and establish credibility as a trusted advisor with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Well‐developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and apply HR policies and frameworks.
* Experience working in a professional advisory or service delivery function within a complex organisational environment, with a focus on responsiveness, accuracy and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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.
* UQ Study for Staff.
* On campus childcare options.
* Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day).
* Salary packaging options.
Additional Criteria
The University of Queensland considers that the filling of this position is intended to constitute a special / equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre‐employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63299).
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