HR Manager, Organisational Development and Workplace Diversity

Human Resources

• Lead a high performing OD team working to shape the future of a top 100 University
• Full-time, fixed term appointment until 3 February 2023
• Salary range: Level 9 $117,049 – $123,858 p.a. plus 17% superannuation  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University. 

About the team  

Human Resources (HR) enables the University vision, strategy and objectives by partnering with the business to provide high quality strategic and operational people and culture support across the organisation.  HR is responsible for providing efficient and fit for purpose organisational wide HR policy, process and systems and specialist advisory services covering culture, capability, talent, reward and employee relations.

About the opportunity  

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, lead the Organisational Development and Diversity team in the following areas of focus: professional development including leadership, performance review and development process, capability frameworks, and diversity and inclusion. You will play a key leadership role within Human Resources and contribute to wider People and Culture strategies, plans and objectives. 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial experience leading the development and implementation of organisation wide capability frameworks particularly in leadership
• Extensive experience developing and delivering Diversity and Inclusion strategies across a large and complex organisation
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and high-level consultation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage teams and projects
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders Sound understanding of People and Culture policies and practices as they apply within the University or related sectors.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Manager Organisational Development and Workplace Diversity - 508778.docx

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55pm on Sunday 13 February 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

Application Details:  Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity 

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:28 Jan 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:13 Feb 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time