People Advisor

University of Wollongong; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

35-hour full-time week-equivalent (0.4

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Purchased leave options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Wollongong seeks a People Advisor to be the first point of contact for managers and staff on employee lifecycle matters. You will provide timely, accurate HR advice, ensuring compliance with policies and industrial obligations, and support onboarding, probation, performance, and change processes.

Within the People & Culture team, you’ll collaborate with People Partners to deliver responsive, people-centred services across the university and contribute to continuous HR service

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice and support to managers and staff across the employee lifecycle.
• Support staffing activities including onboarding, probation, performance management and organisational change.
• Assist with position management processes including position descriptions, reclassifications, extensions and promotions.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, Enterprise Agreements and industrial obligations.
• Coach managers on best practice people management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Client stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Industrial obligations knowledge

People management coaching

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or related field

Job description

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW), a purpose-driven institution ranked among the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

The People Advisor is the first point of contact for managers and staff on a broad range of employee lifecycle matters. Working within the People & Culture team, you'll provide timely, accurate and solutions-focused advice while helping to ensure compliance with university policies, Enterprise Agreements and industrial obligations. You'll work closely with People Partners and broader People & Culture teams to deliver responsive, people-centred services across the University.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide trusted advice and support to managers and staff across the employee lifecycle.
• Support staffing activities including onboarding, probation, performance management and organisational change.
• Assist with position management processes including position descriptions, reclassifications, extensions and promotions.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, Enterprise Agreements and industrial obligations.
• Coach managers on best practice people management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Team

The People & Culture division is dedicated to empowering our people and enhancing the employee experience across UOW. Working within the People Partnering function, you'll collaborate with People Partners, Shared Services and specialist P&C teams to deliver high-quality advice and support. Together, we provide responsive, innovative and people-centred services that help our university community thrive.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience providing practical, solutions-focused HR advice across employee lifecycle matters.
• Knowledge of HR policies, Enterprise Agreements and industrial obligations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to support managers and contribute to efficient, customer-focused HR service delivery.

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation.
• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas-New Year period.
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Role Details

• Employment Type: Fixed-term, part-time (0.4 FTE, 14 hours per week across Friday and one additional day)
• Duration: Until 30 July 2027
• Level 6/7 | Salary: $96,898 - $119,986 p.a. pro rata plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Wollongong Campus
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Position Description

Closing date: 8 November 2026, 11.59pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.