People and Culture Advisor, Employee Relations
People and Culture Advisor, Employee Relations
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Job Description
About The Team
The People and Culture Office is an integral part of the business strategy and decision-making process focusing their efforts on strategic and operational programs and services that supports staff and organisational strategic objectives.
We develop partnerships based on trust and integrity to foster excellence engagement and fairness as we work to strengthen the Universitys ability to recruit and retain high quality staff and develop a culture that encourages and supports academics and professional staff to reach their full potential.
Your New Role!
The People and Culture Advisor Employee Relations provides guidance and support in navigating a variety of employee relations matters. This role is instrumental in fostering positive workplace relationships promoting adherence to University policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations. The People and Culture Advisor Employee Relations conducts investigations facilitates conflict resolution and delivers training programs to promote a culture of fairness respect and accountability
within the University.
Your Key responsibilities will include
- Provide high-quality accurate advice and guidance on internal Employee Relations (ER)
matters to stakeholders across the university. - Assist with ER projects and provide expert advice across PCO and
WHS projects as required. - Undertake research and assist with the development of briefing papers for internal
use by management and for external organisations on all ER matters. - Support the development and review of policies procedures and frameworks for the
People and Culture Office. - Foster positive relationships relevant unions on campus as well as internal and
external committees and other external bodies maintaining a constructive
relationship to facilitate collaboration open communication and negotiation as
required. - Provide assistance to the ER team with Enterprise bargaining
negotiations with Unions and other external organisations
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Fixed Term (12 Months) Full-time opportunity attracts a remuneration of $89369 $107690 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Law or related field
- At least 2-3 years of progressive experience in ER with a strong understanding of HR principles and practices
- An understanding of the principles of interpretation and application of legislation industrial instruments and policy
- Knowledge of contemporary HR practice and procedures particularly in the field of ER
Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the Universitys Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Mitch Patterson and quote JR104231 as the reference.
Applications Close on 27th August 2025 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
