Human Resources Advisor (Performance Project)

The HR Advisor (Performance Project) will be part of the Optimising Academic Performance Project team. Demonstrating a deep understanding of managing performance at the University, our Enterprise Agreement and employment policies and procedures the role will work in partnership with the HR Advisory portfolio to provide human resource advice, support and guidance on a range of Academic workforce strategic initiatives around performance management, separations, promotions and early retirement scheme.

Working under limited direction the HR Advisor (Performance Project) will be part of the Optimising Academic Performance Project team. The role will focus on providing practical and expert human resources and workplace relations advice for people leaders to manage and lift performance.  

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in the use of contemporary HR practices
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely expert HR advice including interpretation of enterprise agreements and policies
• Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters of a complex nature
• Demonstrated experience in working and effectively communicating with people at all levels in a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive respectful relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment, handling a diverse range of enquiries and projects

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

Further information

Applications close 4pm, 22 February 2019.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

• Alex Sumner
• Human Resources
• P: +61 (8) 8313 0485
• E: Alex.Sumner@adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.