"HR Business Partner"

HR Business Partner

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 9 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-61078

• Human Resources
• Fixed-term opportunity available until December 2026
• Base salary will be in the range $117,958 - $132,247 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) 
• Based at our St. Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on partnering with senior stakeholders to shape workforce outcomes in complex organisations?

As HR Business Partner, known locally as Manager, HR Client Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational HR advice to senior leaders across a diverse portfolio. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will guide leaders through complex workforce matters, influence organisational priorities, and lead the delivery of high-quality, client focused HR services.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will balance strategic thinking with practical execution, translating organisational priorities into effective people strategies to deliver impactful outcomes.

If you are looking to apply your expertise in a large, purpose-driven organisation where your advice directly shapes workforce strategy, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR advice, supporting workforce planning, organisational change and complex people matters.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality HR services across your client portfolio, including facilitation of workshops and training sessions, ensuring advice is practical, compliant and aligned with University priorities.
• Navigate and resolve complex employee relations matters, providing balanced, risk-aware guidance to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Mentor HR professionals to build capability and foster a high-performing advisory service.
• Collaborate with specialist HR teams to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to service delivery across the University.

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 and flexible start/finish times
• 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 $6.40 a day) 
• Salary packaging options 

About You 

You are an experienced HR professional who brings strong business partnering capability, sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior leaders in complex environments.

You will demonstrate:

• Significant experience providing senior-level HR advice within complex organisations.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, workforce strategy and organisational development.
• Deep understanding of enterprise agreements, HR legislation and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing HR professionals to deliver high-quality services.
• The ability to navigate complexity, competing priorities and sensitive matters with professionalism and sound judgement.

Qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline are desirable, or an equivalent combination of experience and professional development.

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 Jacquii Nicholls at jacquii.nicholls@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 one-page 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 Monday 23 March 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-61078).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.