Principal Consultant, HR Client Partnering

• UQ Sport

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) 

• Based at our St Lucia location  

UQ Sport is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Principal Consultant to join a close-knit Human Resources team supporting one of the most active, visible and community-connected parts of the UQ experience. This broad generalist role will combine trusted HR advice, operational excellence and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to shape a purposeful, inclusive and high-performing employee experience across a dynamic organisation that enriches student life through sport, recreation, facilities and connection.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide end-to-end HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle, including performance, conduct, employee relations, workforce data, contracts and employment correspondence.

• Partner with managers to interpret employment legislation, policies and enterprise agreements, while building confidence in the practical application of employment conditions.

• Support operational HR processes, including employee records, payroll data, compliance requirements, Blue Card requirements, mandatory learning and HumanForce time and attendance administration.

• Contribute to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives, including enterprise bargaining preparation, workforce planning for the new Fitness Centre, salary review processes and improvements to HR systems, processes and reporting.

Sport plays a defining role in campus life at The University of Queensland, shaping connection, wellbeing, belonging and memories that stay with students long after graduation. UQ Sport is the custodian of sporting experiences, facilities and communities across fitness, aquatics, tennis, athletics, fields, social sport, clubs, recreation programs and major facilities, creating places where students, staff, alumni and the broader community can move, achieve and belong.

As a controlled entity of The University of Queensland, UQ Sport offers a distinctive professional environment. You will enjoy the benefits of being part of the UQ community while contributing to an agile, values-driven organisation with its own systems, governance and ways of working. With approximately 60 permanent employees and more than 260 casual employees across more than 600 appointments, this is a role where your ideas, judgement and HR expertise can make a visible difference.

• Demonstrated experience in a broad generalist HR role, with the ability to balance operational delivery and strategic thinking.

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations principles and enterprise agreements.

• Experience managing employee relations matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.

• Ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice to managers and employees across a diverse workforce.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and a varied case load.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accurate employee records, workforce data and employment documentation.

• Confidence working across multiple systems, including time and attendance systems, and adapting to manual or evolving processes where required.

• A collaborative, inclusive and continuous improvement mindset, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sandra Harrison, HR Manager, UQ Sport at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67999). Applications will be reviewed as received and UQ reserves the right to close this recruitment process prior to the advertised close date.