"Manager, HR Client Partnering"

Job Description:

• Human Resources
• Multiple opportunities available | Continuing and a fixed-term appointment (12 months)
• 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 an experienced HR leader seeking an opportunity to shape workforce strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and guide the delivery of high-quality, client-focused HR services in a complex organisational environment?

As Manager, HR Client Partnering at UQ, you will lead the delivery of high-impact strategic and operational HR services in a senior, client-facing leadership role. As the primary partner to a dedicated client area, you will be responsible for resolving complex people matters, driving service excellence, and translating organisational priorities into practical, compliant HR solutions.

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute at both a strategic and hands-on level within a large, complex and purpose-driven institution. Come create change at UQ today!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic and operational HR leadership to a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and ensuring the effective delivery of end-to-end HR advice and services.
• Scope and address complex workforce, employee relations and organisational development matters, aligning solutions with business unit priorities and the broader University HR strategy.
• Ensure HR advice and service delivery is compliant with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements and policy frameworks, while collaborating with specialist teams to deliver seamless, high-quality outcomes.

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 $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience supported by professional training and development.
• Demonstrated experience providing senior-level HR advice within complex organisations, with a strong track record of building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong operational HR expertise, including the interpretation and application of HR policies, enterprise agreements, and legislative and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex and sensitive people matters, delivering practical, strategically aligned solutions that achieve positive outcomes.
• Substantial experience leading, mentoring and performance-managing HR professionals, with a focus on capability building and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in professional advisory or service delivery environments characterised by complexity, competing priorities and high stakeholder engagement.

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 Sandra Harrison at sharrison@uqsport.com.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 20 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61078). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 23rd of February 2026.

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.