Partner with our people leaders; providing coaching, advice, and creative solutions. • People and Culture – Mt Helen or Berwick Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 8 - $113,125 to $127,108 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 09/03/2026 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role Reporting to the Head, Business Partnering People and Culture, you will work as part of the Business Partners team to proactively drive leadership capability across the organisation by coaching, case management workshop facilitation and providing contemporary solutions and advice in areas of change, performance management, job design, team and individual performance. You will: provide a responsive, well-regarded customer centric partnering service; build and maintain strategic partnering relationships with leaders; work with People and Culture’s Centre’s of Expertise to co- develop and implement University-wide initiatives aimed at achieving People and Culture strategic objectives; provide early specialised coaching, advice and intervention for employee and team-based matters; and lead and manage complex workplace and employee relations matters and/or investigations. About you You bring a strong foundation in contemporary People & Culture practice, with deep experience interpreting legislation and industrial agreements. You thrive on complex situations and bring a calm, can-do attitude to fast changing environments. You’re energised by coaching leaders, building capability in real time, and shaping talent development and planning that lifts performance. With a true commitment to excellent service and an exceptional employee experience, you lean into troubleshooting, problem solving, and partnering with purpose to create meaningful impact. You will possess: experience and success coaching people leaders, challenging thinking, and driving leadership capability and confidence; ability to analyse data and provide informed advice and evidence-based recommendations and solutions; understanding and commitment to privacy principles and confidentiality of sensitive information; and demonstrated success working in a customer centric model providing results-focused service excellence both individually and collaboratively with colleagues and partners. All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. How to apply Please apply by Monday, 9 March 2026 Please note that screening conversations and interviews may occur during this period. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages. View position description Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. Let our staff tell you more.
