"Advisor, HR Client Partnering"

Job Description

• Human Resources
• Full-time, fixed-term position until June 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $93,491 - $100,296 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Step into a pivotal advisory role that shapes the employee experience across one of Australia’s leading universities! As the Advisor, HR Client Partnering, you will be the trusted first point of contact for staff and leaders, delivering clear, confident and timely HR guidance that enables high-quality decision-making and smooth operational outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work at the heart of a collaborative and expert HR ecosystem; providing technical advice across the full employee lifecycle, supporting key initiatives that drive organisational capability, and helping embed consistent, people-centred practice across UQ.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your judgement, relationship-building and problem-solving skills directly influence positive outcomes, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your HR career within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide timely, accurate and practical HR advice to staff and supervisors across a diverse client group, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Act as a trusted adviser on a wide range of HR matters, including recruitment, appointments, performance management, case management and employee relations issues.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and work closely with HR colleagues to deliver a seamless, high-quality advisory and service experience.
• Support the implementation of HR initiatives, knowledge resources and continuous improvement activities to enhance service delivery and the overall client experience.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Business or a related field, coupled with relevant experience in HR advisory or service delivery roles.
• Demonstrated experience providing end-to-end HR policy advice and operational support across the full employee lifecycle within established policy frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement when managing sensitive or complex HR matters.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels and provide balanced, practical and solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills that support effective decision-making and the successful implementation of HR initiatives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, complex organisational environment, demonstrating adaptability, service orientation and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sian Mabardi at s.mabardi@uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday 21st of November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58490). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 1st of December 2025.

Posted: 15/11/2025