People Partner

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2024
• Salary Level HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working (2-3 days onsite)
• We're seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join us immediately. If you're ready to hit the ground running and make an impact, apply now!

About You

Join our team and make an immediate impact! We're seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic guidance and support across our organization. If you're ready to hit the ground running and drive positive change, apply now!

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:  

• Experience as a trusted advisor with success in HR partnering supported by knowledge and experience in performance management, talent, staff engagement, workforce planning, culture and change management
• Proven ability to diagnose, recommend and deliver appropriate strategies and innovative solutions.
• Solid knowledge of contemporary HR practices and strategies including performance management, remuneration and reward, and organisational change
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to deal sensitively with employees and people leaders, and effectively engage stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
• The ability to analyse and interrogate data to provide meaningful insights and analysis
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic manner.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Project & Business Performance (EPBP), University Communications (UC), Experience, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), Property Services Group (PSG), Procurement, and Project Pi (Pi).

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The People function is comprised of a team of strategic HR professionals who provide outstanding, client focused, proactive and effective solutions and services for all RMIT employees. Our success is achieved by understanding our business and operating as a business partner to our clients. We deliver responsive, innovative and practical solutions and services that allow the University to enter the Future of Work.

The People team operate in a manner that supports the RMIT values and achievement of the RMIT Next Strategy. By providing tailored, quality human resources services and products and ensuring a high level of expert support and advice, the People team will enhance College/Portfolio and Groups ability to meet their business objectives. This in turn will allow the University workforce to better support the current and future student population at the University.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Larisa Ahadi via email [email protected] .

Position Description – People Partner

Applications Close:
7 Apr 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

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