Who works in People and Culture?

Our People and Culture team is organised within 3 primary groups:

1. People Partnering and Services including the Business Partner team, People Services and Talent Acquisition;
2. The Organisational Development team;
3. The Workplace Relations team, including Workplace Health and Safety.

Each team is led by a Director-level senior leader, and the members within work collaboratively and openly to support the needs of the University and its workforce, and achieve business objectives.

Office of the Vice-President (People & Culture)

The Office of the Vice-President (People & Culture) leads the strategic direction of the University’s people and culture agenda, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

People and Culture

Business Partnering

The Business Partnering Team works closely with Executive Members and Heads of Work Units to provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, organisational change, and complex employee matters. They act as trusted advisors, aligning people strategies with the University's goals to support a high-performing and engaged workforce.

People Services

People Services team consists of Compliance, HRIS and Analytics, and the People Services Specialists. They ensure smooth delivery of day-to-day HR support and underpin the systems, processes and data that keep things running to support the employee lifecycle. They support general queries and the processing of contracts, onboarding, pay, forms, leave and exit processing.

Talent Acquisition

The Talent Acquisition team leads the recruitment strategy for the University, attracting and selecting high-quality candidates who align with our values and goals. They partner with hiring managers to deliver inclusive, efficient, and future-focused hiring processes that support workforce growth and diversity.

Organisational Development

The Organisational Development team drives initiatives that build capability, supports leadership development, and fosters a high-performing workplace culture. They partner across the University to deliver programs and frameworks that enhance performance, engagement, team effectiveness and alignment with strategic goals.

Workplace Relations

The Workplace Relations team provides expert guidance on employment legislation, enterprise agreements, and employee relations matters. They support leaders and staff in managing workplace issues and conflict, negotiating enterprise agreements, and fostering fair, consistent and legally compliant work environments.

Workplace Health and Safety

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team supports a safe, healthy and compliant environment for all staff, students, and visitors by guiding compliance with legislation and University policies. They lead risk management, incident response, and safety education initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture across all campuses.