Human Resources Partner (Identified)

• Full time fixed term opportunity until November 2027  
• Deliver strategic HR solutions that advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation and support organisational goals.
• Base Salary $152,045 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.

Join our team as a Human Resources Partner (Identified) and play a pivotal role in advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation and initiatives across the University. In this influential position, you will partner with diverse client groups to deliver strategic HR advice and tailored workforce solutions that support organisational objectives. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the institution, you will drive impactful people initiatives, strengthen and align HR policies with strategic priorities, and ensure best-practice compliance while fostering an inclusive and culturally responsive workplace.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide expert HR advice and workforce solutions that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation and address complex people management challenges
• lead strategic HR projects, policies and initiatives that drive inclusive workforce outcomes and align with university priorities
• develop and implement people strategies that foster diversity, inclusion, professional development and a positive workplace culture
• partner with senior leaders, stakeholders and the Indigenous Employment and Engagement team to deliver collaborative and impactful workforce initiatives
• use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making, support reporting and compliance, and strengthen HR service delivery
• promote and support the Indigenous Workforce Plan, providing leadership and guidance to achieve sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes.

About you

• relevant postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field
• an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practice, protocol and connection
• demonstrated experience working in a large, complex organisation
• strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, employment legislation and industrial frameworks
• proven ability to interpret and apply employment policies, regulations and compliance requirements
• highly developed communication, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• strong planning, organisational, project management and analytical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Why work with us 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. 

Key benefits include: 

• generous cultural and other leave provisions
• access to hybrid work arrangements (combination of on-campus and work-from-home)
• access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding 
• participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support and professional development opportunities 
• YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members) 
• tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

  Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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