We are seeking an experienced HR Manager for a newly established role at Swinburne College, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our human resources approach. In this position, you will provide expert HR advice and services, building on our previous collaboration with the People and Culture team at Swinburne University.
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess extensive HR expertise, enabling you to effectively plan and execute initiatives that enhance workforce performance and promote a positive organisational culture. As the inaugural HR Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing essential frameworks, processes, and systems to fulfill the comprehensive HR needs of Swinburne College. This includes overseeing the transition of existing operational processes from Swinburne University to our internal People and Culture function.
In addition, you will support Swinburne College in executing a new Enterprise Agreement when it is activated. Your role will require creative problem-solving skills, as you will need to adapt and tailor HR services to meet the unique needs of our institution. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive HR excellence within a dynamic academic environment, we encourage you to apply.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Extensive relevant experience in a post-secondary or higher education setting
• Demonstrated ability to identify business needs and develop plans.
• Experience working in a unionised and complex environment.
• Sound problem solving skills including the ability to analyse a range of options and provide advice, where guidance may not always be available.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and experience in interpreting Awards, Enterprise Agreements, policies and procedures.
• Experience in successful dispute resolution, performance management, grievance handling and mediation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or a related field such as Business.

**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia


About Swinburne College
Swinburne College was established in 2020 as a joint venture partnership between Swinburne University and UP Education to deliver a range of pathway programs for both international and domestic students.
These programs (Foundation Year, Uni Link Diplomas, ELICOS, Postgraduate Qualifying Program) assist students to reach the entry requirements for a university degree, transition from post-secondary to higher education or improve English language skills. Pathway program teachers are responsible for inspiring, engaging and educating our students for the 21st century, implementing industry best practice and applying current learning technologies and contemporary learning pedagogies.


To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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For more information about the role, please email Damian Spencer at damianspencer@swin.edu.au .
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .
Applications Close: Sunday October 27th at 11pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant