Senior Consultant: People Central (HEO 7)

• Part of UniSA’s People, Talent and Culture team based at 101 Currie Street, Adelaide
• Commencing salary: $90,234 per annum plus 17% superannuation
• Full-time, continuing position

At UniSA we believe that people are our best asset and the heart and soul of our University of Enterprise.

In an exciting era of new leadership, and as we implement a new, future orientated service delivery model, we are looking to appoint a Senior Consultant: People Central to lead and manage a new staff and manager facing HR service hub called ‘People Central’. People Central will bring together core HR services and operations support making it easier for staff to know where to go for swift resolution of their day to day employment-related queries and to access consistent advice and support.

Joining the people team at UniSA as we transition to a new structure, you will directly contribute to the transformation of our service delivery model by leading a newly established team of people consultants and HR administrators providing advice and services to staff across the University.

As a people team, we've coined the phrase ‘Putting People First’ to reflect our commitment to deliver people focussed solutions and outcomes, and to provide a culture in which all our people thrive. As ambassadors of the University’s core staff attributes, we are always aware of the impact of everything we do on our people and how we work together.

As Senior Consultant: People Central you will directly contribute to the realisation of our vision for an enterprising and culturally competent University community that enables its people to thrive. We can promise you a dynamic working environment, investment in your professional growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to our staff and students.

About the Role

The Senior Consultant: People Central is a newly created role you will get the opportunity to shape, leading a team of consultants in our newly established staff service hub ‘People Central’.

As a people-focused, authentic, and innovative leader you will be a key contributor to driving a culture of customer service excellence and instilling a business and solution focused approach to HR service delivery. The focus of this position is to ensure a customer service focus is to the fore in all advice and services, that the University’s objectives are realised, and that continuous improvement is a hallmark of the team’s commitment to service excellence.

About you

You will be a motivating, energetic, pragmatic and outcomes orientated leader. You will be a creative and innovative thinker, passionate about people and making a difference to their experience at work. With a mindset that’s always on the lookout for continuous improvement opportunities and incorporating best practice HR, you will thrive in a complex environment and be motivated to contribute to a new era of service delivery to staff across the University. To be successful in the position you will be able to demonstrate:

• Related experience and expertise in, leading, and managing client focused teams, delivering professional HR advice and solutions, including policy advice and interpretation to managers and staff in a large organisation.
• Experience leading a high performing team
• Proven experience interpreting policies and enterprise agreements to achieve outcomes that enable people to achieve their objectives.
• High level written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaboratively engage with and influence key stakeholders

Our enterprising culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction, and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and respect different ways of seeing and knowing, in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

What we can offer you

Alongside an enterprising and constructive culture, the benefits of being part of the UniSA team include a commitment to professional development support, generous leave and salary sacrifice options, and a family friendly approach that recognises the importance of flexible working arrangements. We also offer a 17% superannuation contribution.

We will be supportive of your wellbeing and keen to ensure you enjoy the many benefits of living and working in vibrant, highly affordable Adelaide - consistently ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Sharon Wass, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3524.

Applications close: 11.30pm Friday 22nd October 2021

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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