Manager, People Partnering and Employee Relations

Competitive salary commensurate with experience Fixed term (5 years), Full-time, Joondalup campus Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents MANAGER, PEOPLE PARTNERING & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE 5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT FULL TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS Exciting senior leadership opportunity reporting to our Chief People Officer. Define strategic direction and lead high-impact People and Culture Partnerships team. Edith Cowan University At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. Our focus on teaching and research is driven by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve. Our new ECU City campus is coming to the heart of the Perth CBD and is set to redefine higher education in Western Australia. It will bring incredible opportunities for students, staff, and the community. People & Culture Team The aim of the People & Culture team is to empower and enable our staff to successfully deliver the University’s strategic objectives. We recognise that our people are the key to our success and at the centre of everything we do. We have a strong organisational culture and high levels of employee satisfaction, and we invite you to join our team and contribute to making ECU a great place to work. The Role This exciting role sets the strategic direction of our high-performing People and Culture Partnerships team who serve as trusted advisors to leaders across the university. As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, you will provide expert, people-focused advice to senior leaders. You will drive forward-thinking initiatives and process enhancements that enable the team to deliver high impact People & Culture strategies and solve complex workplace problems. You will be responsible for: Ensuring timely and professional support is delivered to senior leaders on a wide range of sensitive and/or high-risk employment related issues. Supporting the team with complex industrial relations matters and case management through expert advice or direct involvement where necessary. Identifying, developing, implementing, and embedding people focussed programs and initiatives that support the University’s strategic direction. As part of the P&C leadership team, proactively contributing to the development and implementation of P&C related strategies for application throughout the University. A complete list of accountabilities can be viewed in the position description . About you You will excel in this role by demonstrating outstanding leadership, effective communication, and the ability to foster strong relationships. Through your expertise and inclusive mindset, you will support the ongoing cultivation of a dynamic and supportive workplace culture. Additionally, you will demonstrate: Best practice HR leadership experience across the full employee life cycle. Highly developed advisory skills in employee/industrial relations Significant experience in strategic partnering to support the development and implementation of transformational people initiatives. A proven track record in developing and leading high-performing teams. Knowledge of the Australian industrial relations framework. Benefits & Remuneration This full-time position is based in Joondalup and attracts competitive remuneration commensurate with your experience and expertise. Our range of benefits and services are designed support employee wellbeing. For information on the benefits of working with us, please visit our Employment Opportunities website . Contact Interested applicants may contact Jane Nicolson, Chief People Officer at j.nicolsonecu.edu.au for further information. How to apply Applicants are encouraged to review the position description and the University People & Culture Plan prior to applying. Please provide a concise cover letter (up to 2 pages) explaining your interest in and suitability for the role, along with a current resume articulating your key achievements, via our online application portal. Closing Date Applications close Monday 3 February 2025 at 11:30pm AWST. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. LI-ECU Position description

Location: Heathridge, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025