Human Resource Advisor jobs in Canberra ACT

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $124,392 - $133,017 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed Term (until 24 December 2026)

The Position:
We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused HR Business Partner to join our team and play a key role in driving people outcomes across the University.

As a trusted advisor to leaders, you will provide both strategic and operational HR support, partnering with stakeholders across a broad range of areas including workplace relations, performance management, organisational change, policy and procedure, conflict resolution, and case management.

You’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach, working closely with leaders to identify risks early, support effective decision-making, and ensure a positive employee experience.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a generalist HR practitioner and business partner
• Strong capability in business partnering and early intervention case management
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, customer-focused HR services
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
• Sound knowledge of workplace relations, performance management, and organisational change practices
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills

For further information, please contact Bel Smith, Manager, HR Business Partnering, E: Bel.Smith@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application Information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV); and
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages).

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.