Associate Director Business Partnering and Change
Job no: 519882
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Human Resources
About the area
The People & Culture (P&C) team at The University of Western Australia (UWA) plays a critical role in shaping the University’s workforce strategy, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving organisational change. As a leading Group of Eight (Go8) university, UWA is committed to empowering its people, embracing innovation, and enhancing the staff experience. Within P&C, the Business Partnering & Change function provides strategic P&C support, workforce planning, leadership development, and organisational transformation to ensure UWA remains future-ready.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic Associate Director, Business Partnering & Change to strengthen the brand, trust, and confidence in P&C Business Partnering by delivering high-impact workforce and organisational development strategies. In this key leadership role, you will:
* Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, aligning P&C strategies with organisational goals.
* Lead a customer service-oriented approach to business partnering, ensuring leaders receive proactive, solutions-focused P&C support.
* Oversee workforce planning, talent management, and leadership development to build a high-performing and future-ready workforce.
* Provide expert guidance on managing change, enhancing leadership capability, and improving performance.
* Champion a collaborative and responsive culture, ensuring the Business Partnering team delivers timely, high-quality support to stakeholders.
* Implement strategies that improve ways of working, ensuring P&C is seen as a trusted and strategic enabler of the University’s success.
About you
You are a proven P&C leader with deep expertise in organisational change, talent management, and workforce planning. You bring:
* Demonstrated experience in driving change initiatives, especially organisational development, and performance improvement.
* A strong understanding of Employment Relations, with experience navigating complex workplace matters, providing expert ER advice, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
* A strategic mindset, with experience aligning P&C strategies with broader business goals.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and develop senior leaders and P&C teams.
* Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities, particularly at an executive level.
* A passion for creating a high-performance, future-ready workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 25 March 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a world-leading institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence in education, ground breaking research, and impactful community engagement. As a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UWA is committed to driving innovation, fostering diversity, and cultivating a vibrant, inclusive culture. Our vision is to empower our people to create lasting change, solve global challenges, and inspire future generations.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
For application queries, contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with your query and the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.
Advertised: 18 Mar 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Mar 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
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