Vacancy Supporting Documents Reference Number224138 - Director, People and Culture Director, People and Culture
People and Culture
5 year Fixed-term, full-time, with the possibility of extension.
Current UNE Staff: In taking up this appointment, please be aware your current fixed term or permanent role will cease the day prior to you taking this position Attractive Executive Remuneration Salary packaging options are available 5 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum Relocation assistance provided Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position) Acknowledgement of Country
The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations.
In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.
UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development.
We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce.
From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.
You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference.
Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director, People and Culture is responsible for providing strategic leadership and support to the Senior Executive and University across all aspects of the people lifecycle within the organisation.
The Director, People and Culture will lead and support the Vice Chancellor and the Senior Executive team with significant change and transformation initiatives aligned to UNE's business strategy.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have:
Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the role with extensive experience in industrial relations, workplace health and safety and or human resource management or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Proven expertise in the strategic leadership of human resources of a large and complex organisation including leading workforce planning, strategic human resource policy development and service delivery aligned to organisational objectives.
In depth knowledge of current trends in contemporary human resource management and national and state legislative regulatory and compliance requirements.
Skilled at driving change and transformation.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and high-level experience in consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution.
Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor teams and build stakeholder relationships.
About People and Culture
The People and Culture Directorate is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that focus on enabling our people to create an engaging and high-performing work culture that delivers an outstanding higher education experience to our students.
The Directorate is focused on working in partnership with Faculties and Directorates to deliver strategies, quality services and projects through a number of primary functions; these include:
Recruitment Workplace Relations, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Payroll, Benefits and Support Organisational Development Workforce Planning and Change Management.
About Armidale
Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquillity of rural living.
It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities.
Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale's natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive.
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Enquiries and additional information
To discuss this role please contact the Chair, Mrs Meredith Parry, Chief Operating Officer, phone: 02 6773 1575, email:
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 22 nd September 2024
Reference No: 224138
For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.
To Apply Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below:
Your application should be comprised of:
Covering letter; Responses to selection criteria; Current CV; Certified qualifications cited in your application for this position.
UNE is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.
About Our Process
At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values.
All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement.
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National Police Check
If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement.
Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).
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