• Lead a high-performing contracts team supporting recruitment across the University
• Champion operational excellence and compliance in all stages of the employment lifecycle
• Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
• Fixed Term Contract - 21 April 2025 – 8 Feb 2026

About the area
The Staff Contracts team sits within UWA’s People & Culture division and is responsible for ensuring employment contracts are accurate, timely, and aligned with legislative and policy requirements. Supporting recruitment and employment processes across academic and professional appointments, the team plays a vital role in ensuring contracts reflect UWA’s values, policies, and strategic priorities. We work closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues, and central functions to deliver a smooth and compliant employee onboarding experience.

About the opportunity

• Lead and develop a team of eight P&C Officers, driving performance, consistency, and service excellence.
• Oversee the preparation, renewal, and termination of employment contracts, ensuring alignment with policy, industrial instruments, and legislation.
• Act as the escalation point for complex queries, collaborating with Legal, Payroll, and other teams to ensure contract terms are fair, accurate, and understood.

About you

• You bring extensive HR experience and demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex contract and compliance challenges.
• You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and strong project management capability.
• You are collaborative, proactive, and experienced in building strong working relationships across a large organisation.

Special Requirements

• A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required for this position.

Position description:  People & Culture Team Leader (Contracts).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ian Brown at ian.brown@uwa.edu.au. 

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 11 April 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

For application queries, contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with your query and the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.