HR Advisor

Job Description:

• Human Resources
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, to increase Indigenous employee representation within the HR portfolio in alignment with UQ's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island strategy
• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join UQ where your expertise will directly influence the employee experience and operational effectiveness across a diverse portfolio! As an Advisor in our HR Advisory team, you will act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR advisory, delivering timely, accurate and pragmatic guidance to staff and leaders within a structured policy environment.

You will provide end-to-end advice across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and appointments through to performance management, case management and employee relations, applying sound judgement to navigate complex and sensitive matters.

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes, knowledge resources and overall service delivery. It is well suited to an HR professional who thrives on providing trusted, solutions-focused advice and building strong stakeholder partnerships in a dynamic environment!

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver timely, accurate and pragmatic HR advice and support to staff and leaders, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across a broad range of employee lifecycle matters.
• Manage and resolve a diverse portfolio of HR queries and cases, including recruitment, appointments, performance management and employee relations, escalating complex or sensitive issues as required.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and collaborating across HR advisory, transactional and specialist teams to deliver integrated, client-focused services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting HR projects, maintaining knowledge resources, and leveraging client feedback to enhance service quality, efficiency and user experience.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and professional training.
• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end HR advice and administrative support across core processes, including recruitment, performance management and employee relations within a policy-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to exercise sound judgement when managing complex and sensitive HR matters.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and establish credibility as a trusted advisor with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly interpret and apply HR policies and frameworks.
• Experience working in a professional advisory or service delivery function within a complex organisational environment, with a focus on responsiveness, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section (optional)
• Resume

Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63299). Please note interviews will commence as applications are received.