Associate Director People Partnering

Associate Director People Partnering & 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 Edith Cowan University (ECU) invites applications for the Associate Director role within our People & Culture team, a key leadership position focused on advancing the university’s strategic direction in people partnering and employee relations. This role offers a competitive fixed‑term contract in our Joondalup campus. People and Culture The People & Culture team is the university’s service centre dedicated to empowering our talent and maintaining a thriving work culture. We champion the experience of every employee and uphold our excellent reputation in the higher education sector. The Role This exciting role sets the strategic direction for the high‑performing People & Culture Partnerships team. As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, you will provide expert, people‑focused advice to senior leaders, drive forward‑thinking initiatives, and solve complex workplace problems. Ensure timely and professional support is delivered to senior leaders on a wide range of sensitive and/or high‑risk employment related issues. Support the team with complex industrial relations matters and case management through expert advice or direct involvement where necessary. Identify, develop, implement, and embed people‑focused programs and initiatives that support the university’s strategic direction. Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of People & Culture related strategies across the university. Review the complete list of accountabilities 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, supporting a dynamic and supportive workplace culture. 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 transformational people initiatives. A proven track record in developing and leading high‑performing teams. Knowledge of the Australian industrial relations framework. Benefits of working at ECU ECU offers a positive employment experience with flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, a commitment to wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts, and industry‑leading superannuation. Growth and development are core values, and the university values a positive work culture guided by the ECU values. Contact Interested applicants may contact Jane Nicolson, Chief People Officer, at **********@ecu.edu.au for further information. Application Process Applicants are encouraged to review the position description and the University People & Culture Plan before applying. Provide a concise cover letter (up to 2 pages) explaining your interest and suitability for the role, along with a current resume that articulates your key achievements, via our online application portal. Advert Closure Applications close Thursday, 18 December at 11:30pm AWST. ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourages early submissions. 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. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process and during employment. People with disability are encouraged to apply. To discuss support requirements, please contact Jane Nicolson. #J-18808-Ljbffr