• Deliver expert HR advice and coaching to support leaders and resolve complex workplace matters.
• Lead People and Culture initiatives, including change and capability development programs, in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
• Hybrid, Nedlands campus.

About the area

People & Culture drives the University’s people strategy to attract, develop and retain the highest quality people to support the University’s goal of being in the world’s top 50 University’s. We provide a high quality, responsive people management and advisory service. 

About the opportunity

• Join a strong, values led business partnering team, focussed on client-centred service.
• Broaden and deepen your professional experience working in a diverse and complex organisation.
• Partner with business areas and provide expert P&C advice to UWA leaders.
• Lead change management initiatives and support the implementation of university wide P&C programs and projects.
• Collaborate with other P&C functional teams and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive, HR practitioner experience in a large and or complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading end to end employee case management, including conflict / dispute resolution and performance management.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of relevant software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and experience with HR/payroll management systems).

Position description: PD - P & C Business Partner (523749).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jane Nicolson, Associate Director Business Partnering and Change at jane.nicolson@uwa.edu.au.

 For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Dee Turner Talent Advisor at dee.turner@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. Please submit an up-to-date Resume outlining your professional experience and key achievements and a brief covering letter summarising your interest in and suitability for the role.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 17 July 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

 Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.