Position Number: 0064201
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 10
- Develop and update University-wide HR policies and procedures
- Ensure the University continues to meet its employment obligations
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
As the HR Policy & Workplace Instruction Lead, you will leverage your expertise in employment regulations to build strong relationships across various departments and faculties within the University. Your ability to communicate complex compliance obligations clearly to stakeholders at all levels will be pivotal in ensuring the University remains fully compliant with its employment-related responsibilities.
You will work closely with the Employment Compliance Directorate and the Policy, Change & Communications team to enhance the University’s understanding of existing policies. Additionally, you will support effective change management initiatives when policies are updated. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the University’s compliance efforts and engage with key stakeholders to ensure they understand and meet their obligations.
This role is perfect for an experienced HR Lead looking to apply and expand their expertise while building valuable networks across the University. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the University continues to meet its employment obligations, all while making a meaningful impact and benefiting from a work environment that promotes professional growth and development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and subsequent ownership of a University HR Policy and Work Instruction Framework, ensuring all instructions are contemporary and provide a cohesive and consumable message to stakeholders
- Develop and update University-wide HR policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the University's objectives and compliance standards
- Provide Strategic advice to and work closely with senior University stakeholders responsible for creating work instructions, ensuring consistency
- Develop strong stakeholder relationships across the University to gain insights into their operational environments, using this understanding to ensure HR policies and instructions remain relevant, actionable and aligned
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an HR policy expert with extensive experience in employment-related legislation. You will possess strong problem-solving and strategic critical thinking skills, with a proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical challenges. As a highly effective communicator, you will have the ability to influence, inspire, and motivate stakeholders, ensuring their engagement and understanding of key issues.
You will also have:
- A Post-Graduate Qualification in Human Resources, Finance, Law, Risk Management or a similar field and extensive experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of extensive experience and education/training.
- Extensive experience with and deep knowledge of employment related legislation and associated obligations, including those arising from Enterprise Agreements and Awards, with substantial experience in interpreting and applying these within an organisational context.
- Deep experience in developing and owning a policy and instruction framework, either at a whole of organisation level or for within the context of a broader organisational framework
- Experience working with the higher education sector that might have been gained working within a university setting or as a consultant to the university sector, that has enabled a detailed understanding of university operating norms in Faculty and Portfolio settings.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Office of the Provost and Office of the Chief People Officer
The Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for people and community, learning and teaching, and academic performance contained in our institutional strategy - Advancing Melbourne 2030.
Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community), the CPO leads the University’s strategic agenda for people and culture, building a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community.
As a member of the Provost's Executive Group, the CPO works closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Chief Operating Officer, and other senior leaders, partnering across the institution to deliver the University's academic mission.
Leading the HR/People function, the CPO and her team support faculties and professional teams to ensure staff thrive.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
