Senior HR Business Partner

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. We’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Business Partnering team works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to ensure that Griffith University has a capable, engaged and productive workforce that is fit to deliver its strategic and operational goals.

The Senior Business Partner applies expertise and judgment to identify opportunities and address challenges with the aim of unleashing the potential of our workforce. This position will work across a diverse workforce and will be supported by a HR Business Partner as well as collaborating across the HR Division.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish working relationships with Executives and Senior Managers to provide best practice advice and guidance to support strategic workforce strategies
• Provide strategic initiatives and advice on organisational structures, job analysis, succession planning, and talent management strategies
• Providing contemporary and pragmatic HR advice to client groups and stakeholders
• Negotiating and influencing positive outcomes to complex HR matters using comprehensive understanding of legislative requirements, data insights, and evidence-based knowledge
• Management of workplace relations issues such as complaints, conflicts, grievances and misconduct
• Support the development and delivery of change management initiatives and implementation
• Support work areas and Finance to ensure the budget planning process and workforce profile are accurate and reflect current and future workforce needs
• Leadership and development of team members

About you

• Extensive experience as a HR Business Partner or Employee Relations Manager in a large and complex organisation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to influence decision making at a leadership level
• Demonstrated experience in coaching leaders to drive strategic workforce outcomes
• Proven commercial and financial acumen
• High level analytical skills, experienced in making data informed decisions
• An expert communicator, confident in presenting to diverse audiences
• A comprehensive understanding of Australian employment legislation with the ability to interpret and advise on Enterprise Agreements and Award conditions
• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a relevant field

What we can offer

We have a full time continuing, and a fixed term 6-month position available (all applications will be considered for both), based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across our other campuses on occasion.

Salary 

HEW 10 - Base - $147,057.74 + 17% super - Full package - $172,057.55.

Why join Griffith? 

 

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected] 

Closing date: Sunday 5th July at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.