Senior HR Manager (UQ Sport)

• Human Resources Division partnering with UQ Sport
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $140,766 - $148,862 + 17% super (HEW Level 9) 
• Based at our St Lucia location  

Locally known Senior Manager, HR Client Partnering, you will join a well-established HR Business Partnering team and lead a number of HR professionals supporting one of the most vibrant, visible and community-driven parts of the UQ experience, UQ Sport.

Partnering closely with the CEO of UQ Sport among other key stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's people strategy and culture. From workforce planning and organisational design to leadership development, talent management, employee relations and transformational initiatives, you will help create an environment where people can perform at their best and enjoy coming to work.

This is more than a traditional HR role. You'll be a trusted adviser, strategic partner and culture champion, working alongside leaders to build inclusive, high-performing and future-ready teams. Through meaningful relationships, evidence-based advice and innovative people solutions, you'll help drive positive outcomes for both employees and the broader UQ Sport community. Reporting to the Director, Client Partnering, you'll join a supportive HR team committed to collaboration, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional people experiences.

As part of this exciting opportunity, you'll regularly connect with teams across both the St Lucia and Gatton campuses, providing valuable face-to-face support and building strong relationships across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and align the capability and performance of HR Client Partnering professionals, ensuring advice and service delivery comply with relevant policies, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert strategic advice on emerging and complex operational HR matters within a higher education environment.
• Develop, execute and evaluate HR strategy, workforce planning and talent initiatives that support business outcomes and enterprise priorities.
• Partner with HR specialist services on strategic workforce and talent acquisition plans, employee relations, organisational development, communication and change management strategies.
• Manage complex and high-profile employee relations matters, proactively anticipating and mitigating risks that may affect the client or service delivery.
• Review workforce data and analytics, providing meaningful insights and practical advice to executive leaders on people-related trends, risks and opportunities.

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.

• Postgraduate qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and professional development.

• Extensive experience providing strategic and operational HR leadership, including workforce planning, organisational design and people strategy.

• Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies, policies and workforce initiatives that align with organisational objectives.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated success influencing and advising senior and executive leaders on complex people matters.

• Significant expertise in employee relations, employment legislation and risk management within complex organisational environments.

• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching and developing HR professionals, alongside the ability to use workforce data and insights to inform executive decision-making.

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. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gina Campbell, Director, Client Partnering 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 Monday 12 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69646).

Please note that interviews are tentatively scheduled for the weeks commencing 19 October and 26 October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as received and UQ reserves the right to close this recruitment process prior to the advertised close date.