Associate Director, Human Resources

Associate Director Human Resources

Who We Are

The University of Western Australia is a globally recognised top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to providing world-class education, research and community engagement advancements of the prosperity and welfare of our communities. We are committed to being an organisation where all our people want to belong in a culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion through a strong values-base.

How you’ll make a difference

We are seeking an Associate Director Human Resources to play a key leadership role which will determine the establishment and development of a world-class human resource management service for the University in order to attract, grow and retain the best people in a systematic, proactive and coordinated way. Our values are integral to everything we do and comprise excellence, integrity, innovation, collaboration and equity. People and Culture represents one of the key pillars of the University’s 2030 Vision and you will play a significant role in the delivery of the University ‘s People and Culture Strategy and steer the work of the HR department to maximise organisational effectiveness and performance.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here and we think you will too. We are an organisation with an enviable reputation, clear vision and purpose, where everyone plays a part in delivering on the University’s promise to create the next generation of global leaders as well as the opportunity for professional growth and achievement. You will be part of a learning and values driven culture where outcomes make real differences to people’s lives and the benefit of the state.

We also have some pretty great benefits including:

• an attractive remuneration package with a competitive salary, +17% superannuation
• generous leave entitlements, including gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• subsidised on-site parking and on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy
• a range of other flexible working options;

In addition to working in one of the best and most beautiful locations in Perth, with a dynamic and invigorated team reporting to you.

What we’ll need to get you started

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Significant depth of experience leading and managing a team to deliver customer-centred people management services, aligned to professional Human Resource Management best practice.
• Professional qualifications and knowledge across the discipline of Human Resource Management.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence Executive Leaders on strategies to develop the people and the culture of the organisation.
• Strategic thinker able to operationalise and deliver outcomes for the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate as required with the business to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to problem solve significant organisational issues to achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure customer-centred HR policies and procedures to enable organisational performance.
• Ability to learn quickly the legislative context of the higher education sector.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and to providing a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Associate Director HR, Position Description

What next

Applications should include a cover letter and resume, which address the above first four job requirements.

Confidential enquiries should be made to Fiona MacLeod, Senior Associate Consultant, Price Consulting Group on 0407 980 708.

Applications may be made in word format to [email protected] , quoting position number 315331. Applications should be received by no later than close of business on Monday 21 November, 2022.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

Advertised:04 Nov 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:21 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time