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About the Role:
Curtin University has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Employee Wellbeing Team in a full-time, permanent position
As part of our People & Culture team, you will inspire staff to embrace Curtin's vision of becoming a leading Global University and proudly contribute to achieving that goal. You will work in a vibrant, open-plan office where our customer-focused People and Culture team collaborates to support a diverse range of stakeholders across the university.
We are looking for someone who has recently championed their Companies' Wellbeing Strategy and wellbeing initiatives/activities. The ideal candidate will enjoy presenting to medium and larger forums, have excellent relationship-building skills, thrive in a busy environment, and be comfortable liaising with many stakeholders across a variety of levels.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Co-create and lead wellbeing initiatives and activities for the University
* Assist in reviewing our existing Wellbeing Strategy, in line with our University's overarching Strategic Plan
* Conducting wellbeing checks
* Assist in the management of non-work-related illnesses/matters
* Customer engagement
* Relationship management with employees and leaders and a range of external providers, including our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
* Working closely with the HR Business Partnering team, and the Health & Safety & Injury Management team
* Supporting and driving initiatives and events with our internal Employee Wellbeing Champion network
* Case management
* Developing return to work plans
* Coordinating and supporting accessibility requests/requirements
* Arranging independent medical examinations (as/when required)
* Coordinating special leave requests
* Coordinating training (facilitated by an external provider) for Mental Health First Aid
* Producing regular reports
* Presenting wellbeing initiatives
* Event coordination
Essential
* Completion of a relevant post graduate qualification with extensive relevant experience, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology, or Counselling
* Previous experience working in a similar position (most recently) is preferred
* previous experience working in a People and Culture team is preferred (however not essential)
* comfortable with presenting to medium to large groups
* previous experience with driving and implementing employee wellbeing initiatives is preferred
* Excellent interpersonal skills & ability to establish partnerships and build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Role Requirements:
* 1 As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
* 2 Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page
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* Updated Resume
* Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday 4th of January 2026.
**Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
*Please be aware that Curtin University will be closed following Friday 19th December. The University will reopen on Monday, 5th January. This break will impact all current recruitment processes, and as a result, you may not receive any updates on this process until early January 2026.**
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.