HR Business Partner

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.

Initially this role will be supporting the Health Group and will report to a Senior HR Business Partner. The HR Business Partner will work across a diverse professional and academic portfolio.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner to execute on key workforce operational activities
• Provide timely and practical advice on employee related issues (e.g performance management case management conflict resolution coaching)
• Support workforce planning activities & contribute to change management initiatives 
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture 
• Maintain accurate and compliant HR Records
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives & collaborate with internal stakeholders 
• Influencing leaders across the University to foster a culture of belonging integrity and commitment

What you will bring to this role

• Knowledge of contemporary human resource practices and related legislation and industrial instruments
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice and manage the full range of HR issues
• High level communication interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Exceptional computer literacy with an ability to use complex HRIS and related reporting/analytics tools
• A degree in Human Resource Management or a related field and relevant knowledge and experience in human resource management and industrial relations in a diverse and complex organisation.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights and the successful candidate will be subject to a national criminal history check.

What we can offer
This is a full-time fixed-term (until 14 August 2026) opportunity based at our Gold Coast campus.  As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

HEW 8 salary range $113713 - $127923 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $133044 - $149669 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Mix of on campus and work from home
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading. 
• Opportunities for internal mobility 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 ourEquity Diversity and University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern 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 any queries or application support please reach out to Laura Whitworth-Matthews at  

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18 January 2026.  All applications must be submitted online. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time