• Geelong Waterfront or Melbourne Burwood Campuses, hybrid workplace
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) and Continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses. These positions work in our amazing People Services division. People Services are the operational arm of the People Function. Comprising of 3 dedicated teams (People Operations, Recruitment Services and Payroll) we provide the first point of contact for HR services to staff at Deakin. Key services include resolving general Human Resources (HR) queries, payroll administration, end-to-end recruitment coordination and maintaining our People system, DeakinPeople. Sitting within the Customer Experience Service Hub, the People Services team partner with People and Culture to deliver a high quality, customer focused service that is reliable and trustworthy. These attributes combined enable us to strive for an efficient and enjoyable experience for our staff.

As a Senior Adviser, you will:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to clients in the interpretation and application of the Deakin Enterprise Agreement, and Deakin Policies and Procedures
• Provide the effective management of end-to-end employee life cycle matters
• Ensure accurate data input into the HR management system
• Ensure ethical and timely advice to clients that address underlying issues, promoting value-adding insights and recommendations
• Communicate with confidence using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support 
•  Contribute to the implementation of practical solutions based on stakeholder needs
• Collaborate with teams within People Service and the wider University

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or Extensive experience and specialist knowledge in HR fields
• Experience in a large HR shared services environment, preferably in the higher education sector
• Experience using a complex HR system; PeopleSoft preferred
• Experience working with clients, consulting and resolving complex HR queries

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jill Delany (Senior Manager, People Operations) via email at j.delany@deakin.edu.au. The University is closed over the holiday season and we will respond to your email from 6 January 2025.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Adviser, People Operations_HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on 12 January 2025 at 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.