Hr Business Partner - People And Culture

Reference Number: 1398334

About the Role:

Curtin University is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People and Culture Business Partnering team. This pivotal role acts as a trusted adviser and partner to both academic and professional people leaders, providing expert strategic HR guidance and delivering people-focused solutions aligned with Curtin’s strategic goals.

As a HRBP, you will engage with an array of key stakeholders across the University to build strong partnerships, enable cultural excellence, and to lead strategic initiatives and activities including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management and change management.

Curtin is an innovative, global university known for its high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and its commitment to preparing students for jobs of the future. Your contribution will directly shape the employee experience and will support Curtin’s mission to be a global leader in education and research.

As a HR Business Partner, you will work within a collaborative, large People and Culture function, with a variety of expertise, including our generalists and our subject matter experts.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building strong, consultative relationships with leaders to understand their strategic and operational goals, delivering tailored HR advice and support.
• Partner with leaders on complex people matters including workforce planning, key cyclical activities, customised people initiatives and change initiatives.
• Drive and implement people and culture strategies that support high performance, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and practical advice on an array of matters including performance management, leadership development, employee relations and engagement.
• Develop and deliver innovative HR solutions, policies, and initiatives that support organisational priorities.
• Interpret and provide expert guidance on enterprise agreements, HR policy and relevant employment legislation.
• Drive tailored people and culture initiatives that are relevant to your respective portfolio areas, with targeted and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with specialist HR teams (including Workplace Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, People Technology & Analytics, Employee Wellbeing, Global Mobility and Organisational Learning) to deliver integrated, customer-focused support.
• Identify workforce trends and implement early intervention strategies to address potential issues such as absenteeism and excessive leave.
• Support the end-to-end delivery of key HR projects, including change management and culture programs.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

• Significant experience in a senior HR generalist position, (preferably 3+ years in a Business Partnering position), within a large and complex organisation.
• Proven ability to provide strategic HR advice across a broad range of issues and cyclical activities (predominantly strategic initiatives).
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coach across all levels of leadership and employees.
• A sound understanding of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary HR best practices.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a passion for delivering high-impact, strategic HR initiatives.
• Post graduate qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology, Commerce, or a related field.

Role Requirements:
Your new Team: HR Business Partnering

Our HR Business Partnering team work closely with the business, as well as with a variety of SME areas within People and Culture, to deliver initiatives and provide advice and support that is highly impactful. Whilst we are a collaborative team, we require someone truly experienced in HR Business Partnering, as these positions support large complex areas, and require a high level of autonomy. Your ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, both with your customer base, and with a number of internal stakeholder groups will be essential. Being able to develop and drive proactive, customised, strategic people initiatives as well as to measure the success of these initiatives, will also be key.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Your up to date resume
• A cover letter, outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) Sunday, 18th of January 2026

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. We also reserve the right to commence the interview process prior to the advert closing.