Research Associate jobs

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Fixed term (5 years), Full-time, Joondalup campus

Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PEOPLE PARTNERING & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
PEOPLE & CULTURE
COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
FULL TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

People and Culture

People and Culture is the service centre dedicated to empowering the talent and potential of our people. We champion the experience of every employee and work to maintain our thriving work culture and excellent reputation in the higher education sector.

The Role
This exciting role sets the strategic direction of our high-performing People and Culture Partnerships team who serve as trusted advisors to leaders across the university.

As a key member of the People & Culture leadership team, you will provide expert, people-focused advice to senior leaders. You will drive forward-thinking initiatives and process enhancements that enable the team to deliver high impact People & Culture strategies and solve complex workplace problems.

You will be responsible for:
Ensuring timely and professional support is delivered to senior leaders on a wide range of sensitive and/or high-risk employment related issues.
Supporting the team with complex industrial relations matters and case management through expert advice or direct involvement where necessary.
Identifying, developing, implementing, and embedding people focussed programs and initiatives that support the University’s strategic direction.
As part of the P&C leadership team, proactively contributing to the development and implementation of P&C related strategies for application throughout the University.
A complete list of accountabilities can be viewed 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. Through your expertise and inclusive mindset, you will support the ongoing cultivation of a dynamic and supportive workplace culture.

Additionally, you will demonstrate:
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 the development and implementation of 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
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact
Interested applicants may contact Jane Nicolson, Chief People Officer at j.nicolson@ecu.edu.au for further information.

Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to review the position description and the University People & Culture Plan prior to applying. Please provide a concise cover letter (up to 2 pages) explaining your interest in and suitability for the role, along with a current resume articulating 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 encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

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 with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated 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.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

Position description