"HR Consultant"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Circa $111K - $121k (pro rata $66,000 - $72,000) + 17% superannuation
• North Ryde location; Hybrid, Part-Time role (21 hours per week)
• Strong HR experience within complex matrix and/or multi-disciplinary organisations preferred

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality outcomes across a multi-disciplinary stakeholder group? We’re seeking a highly skilled, proactive and outcomes focused HR Consultant to join our HR Business Partnering team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead HR Business Partner, you will have demonstrated HR experience within complex matrix and/or multi-disciplinary organisations, providing HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of employee related matters. You will contribute to strategic workforce planning and support initiatives that build workforce capability and culture, in support of the University’s strategic objectives. Your ability to provide support and advice to a diverse stakeholder group, apply critical thinking, and deliver high-quality outcomes will be key to your success.

Specifically, the role will

• Provide expert advice and guidance across multiple awards and industrial agreements.
• Work in partnership with the Lead HRBP to support managers in resolving employee relations case matters including performance, conduct, complaints, and disputes.
• Conduct job analysis and support workforce planning and evaluation processes.
• Support the Lead HR Business Partner in the delivery organisational specific projects and initiatives aligned to university strategy.
• Analyse workforce data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Contribute and provide support in the development and implementation of HR activities
• Provide support across multiple stakeholder groups with professionalism,
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and projects aimed at improving HR services, procedures and achieving HR and key strategic and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise and Shared Services to deliver seamless HR support.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated HR experience providing end-to-end HR advice and support in a multi-disciplinary organisation highly client focused environment.
• Sound knowledge and proven ability working within a range of employment frameworks, including modern awards, relevant legislation, and enterprise agreements
• Experience in providing support and advice to managers in performance management related matters
• Experience of working with HR frameworks including job design, workforce planning, remuneration and talent management and capability frameworks.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence multiple stakeholders across varying levels of the organisation.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing competing priorities and navigating complex challenges.
• Data literacy and the ability to draw insights from HR metrics.
• Experience working with specialist HR functions, with the ability to build relationships across the HR function to deliver solutions
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems platforms and digital HR tools.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and seeing work through to completion.
• A degree qualification in HR or a related discipline and or relevant equivalent experience
• A criminal record check (national police clearance) is required for this role

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and high-performing HR team within a leading multi-disciplinary university that values innovation, partnership, and evidence-based decision making. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (1-page maximum) cover letter that clearly addresses the above criteria/experience.

For further information, please contact Kate Williams - k.williams@mq.edu.au.

Closing date: 23 November 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)

We aim to interview for this role week commencing 1 December 2025.

*We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.*

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Applications Close: 23/11/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

Posted: 07/11/2025