Work collaboratively to provide generalised HR advice and a positive recruitment process Thrive in a supportive, engaging and flexible environment Full time, Fixed-Term opportunity until September 2026 based in Hobart or Launceston! About the opportunity Due to an internal development opportunity we have a vacancy as a People & Recruitment Advisor. This position plays an important role in building a strong employer brand for our organisation. As a first point of contact, you will work within a centralised, customer centric team within People Services, to provide generalist People and Wellbeing advice, guidance and support, with a strong focus on recruitment. Passionate about customer service and continual improvement you will provide proactive, accurate, and solution-focussed advice on the interpretation and application of UTAS People and Wellbeing policies, procedures, agreements, employment conditions and entitlements. What you’ll do: Actively contribute to a superior service culture enhancing the awareness and contribution of the People Services team to customers. Provide proactive, accurate, and solutions focussed advice on the interpretation and application of People and Wellbeing policies, procedures, agreements, employment conditions and entitlements. Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered to candidates throughout the recruitment process. Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of internal policies, guidelines, procedures. Coordinate and support key People and Wellbeing processes ensuring appropriate advice is provided. What we’re looking for: A qualification in a Human Resources related field and/or equivalent experience is desirable. Sound knowledge of contemporary People and Wellbeing management principles and practices, and ability to interpret relevant legislation, employment conditions and entitlements. Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrated capacity to act independently within established guidelines, exercising discretion and sound judgement. Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures. Effective interpersonal, resilience, communication and influencing skills with a positive can-do attitude. Salary details Appointment to this role will be at HEO 5 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $105,665 comprising base salary within the range of $80,869 to $90,312 plus 17% superannuation. How to Apply This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff. In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application. To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria. For further information about this position, please contact Mikaela Howell, Senior People and Recruitment Advisor, mikaela.howell@utas.edu.au Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process. Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details. Position Description - 501034 - People and Recruitment Advisor.pdf Applications close Thursday, 6 November 2025, 11.55pm The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process. To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
