Principal Consultant, Hr Client Partnering

About this Opportunity Step into a pivotal role supporting UQ College and shaping people experience across the full employee lifecycle. As Principal Consultant, HR Client Partnering, you’ll provide expert advice, guide employment decisions, support case management, and help ensure fair, consistent and compliant outcomes for staff and leaders.

You'll work closely with UQ College and collaborate with skilled HR colleagues across the broader team, contributing to process improvements and initiatives that strengthen HR service delivery. This is a role that offers variety, influence, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact every day. If you’re looking to apply your HR expertise where it truly matters and play a key role in supporting one of UQ’s key teaching environments, we’d love to see you apply!

Key Responsibilities

Provide trusted, high-quality HR advice to UQ College across employment matters, legislative frameworks, policies and procedures.

Lead and support activities across the employee lifecycle including job design, classification, case management and employment documentation.

Deliver fair, consistent and timely resolution of HR issues, including employee complaints, grievances and WorkCover processes.

Drive service excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, training delivery, knowledge resources and stakeholder engagement.

About You

Experienced in HR advisory, case management and / or operational HR with exposure to complex organisational environments.

Strong understanding of HR legislation, policies and employment frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.

A clear, confident and empathetic communicator who builds credibility and trust with stakeholders.

Skilled in managing sensitive matters using sound judgement, discretion and a balanced approach.

Energised by process improvement and problem solving, with a focus on practical, people‑centred outcomes.

Proactive, collaborative and growth‑minded, with a genuine motivation to support others and contribute positively to workplace culture.

Pre‑employment Checks The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre‑employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer‑sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Application Process For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gina Campbell or Sandra Harrison. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team, stating the job requisition ID in the subject line.

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We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload the required documents. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact us.

Eligibility & Diversity UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges that have impacted and / or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Application Deadline Applications close 5th of December at pm AEST (R-).

Interview Schedule Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 8th of December.

Additional Information UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalised guidance, skills development and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit the relevant UQ website.

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