Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner (Parental Leave Cover) Join Victoria University as a Senior HR Business Partner covering parental leave. Job Summary In this role you'll partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions and lead change initiatives. You’ll drive culture and engagement programs, support workforce development and transformation, and help build high‑performing teams across Victoria University. About VU At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual‑sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022‑2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About The Team The People and Culture Portfolio provide integrated HR advice and support across all areas of the University. Working closely with our clients, we deliver strategically aligned workforce solutions in areas including change management, diversity and inclusion, organisational development, health and safety, industrial and employee relations, remuneration and benefits, and recruitment. Our focus is on building organisational capability and enabling VU to deliver on its strategic agenda. About The Role As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic and tactical HR advice. You will lead change initiatives, coach leaders and deliver contemporary people solutions that drive engagement and build high‑performing teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational culture and contribute to meaningful, high‑impact work. Position Key Duties Provide strategic HR advice to senior leaders and contribute to VU’s People Plan Lead and champion organisational change initiatives Coach leaders on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational design Collaborate with People & Culture teams to deliver integrated HR solutions Manage complex projects and prepare high‑level reports for governance committees Drive engagement programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle Act as a conduit between stakeholders and Centres of Excellence to inform program design Ensure compliance with employment legislation and University policies Salary HEP 10 - $142,441 Plus 17% Super Employment Type Full Time – 14 Month Fixed Term – Parental Leave Cover Hours 36.75 Location Footscray Park About You Postgraduate qualifications in HR or psychology and extensive relevant experience Proven expertise in partnering with senior leaders to design and implement HR strategies Strong knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary HR practices Exceptional communication, influencing, and problem‑solving skills Experience leading organisational change and delivering strategic workforce solutions How To Apply Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising a cover letter, your resume, responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description, and evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration. Application Deadline Applications will close Sunday 25 January at 5:00pm. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. Why Join VU VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family‑friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well‑being. #J-18808-Ljbffr