People and Culture Partner

Shape people strategy across a bold, growing university. Lead complex ER and change to lift performance and culture. Partner with leaders to build capability and real‑world impact.

Western Sydney University is a modern, world‑class institution located in the heart of Australia's fastest growing and most economically significant region. With nearly 50,000 students, approximately 3,500 staff, and a network of campuses across Greater Western Sydney, Vietnam, and Indonesia, we are proud to be ranked among the top two per cent of universities globally.

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Lead People & Culture Partner, you will act as a key strategic advisor to portfolio leaders, translating organisational goals into effective people strategies. In this dynamic role, you will balance high‑level strategic planning with responsive operational support, ensuring our workforce capabilities align with the University’s evolving needs.

You will lead strategic workforce planning initiatives, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to diagnose challenges and co‑design solutions that enhance performance and engagement. A significant part of your role will involve guiding organisational change, where you will influence restructures, drive culture programmes, and build leadership capability to navigate complex transitions.

Beyond strategy, you will be the go‑to expert for complex employee relations matters, providing sound judgement on risk mitigation and policy interpretation. You will also look to the future, using workforce data to generate actionable insights for senior stakeholders, while mentoring other HR professionals to uplift capability across the wider team.

This is a full‑time, ongoing position based at our Hawkesbury and Parramatta South campuses, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

About You We are looking for an experienced and resilient HR professional who can navigate complex environments with confidence. You are a natural relationship builder who uses data and insight to influence decision‑making and drive tangible outcomes.

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience in strategic HR partnering within complex organisations.

Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence senior stakeholders, and manage complex people issues.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience using data to drive decisions.

Experience mentoring or leading HR professionals.

Experience in policy development and organisational design.

Why Join Us? At Western Sydney University, you will be part of an institution that is deeply connected to its community and globally recognised for excellence and impact.

We offer

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a world‑class institution.

A unique opportunity to influence organisational culture and employee experience across the University.

The chance to drive cultural transformation that bring our "Putting our people first" priority to life.

Remuneration Package HEW Level 8 $138,029 to $153,227 p.a. (comprising Salary of $116,636 to $129,479 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Matthew Bond, Executive Director, Business Partnering and Workplace Relations via ************@westernsydney.edu.au.

Recruitment Enquiries Enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team via ***************@westernsydney.edu.au.

Closing Date 11:59pm, Sunday 18th January 2026.

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility You must provide evidence of your full‑time working rights in Australia at time of application.

Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

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