The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

People Services Advisor, People and Culture
Sydney Campus
Full-time opportunity, fixed-term contract

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Rewarding opportunity offering career development
• Level 6 from $102,707 + 14.50% super

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
 
About the role

You will be responsible for the provision of HR advice and for responding to queries on the Enterprise Agreement and associated policies and procedures. You will also ensure that all relevant paperwork is appropriately prepared and forwarded in a timely manner

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, sound advice to staff on a wide range of P&C matters.
• Review recruitment requests for compliance with the Enterprise Agreement and associated policies.
• Initiate and action processes in PeopleSoft.
• Provide support in classification/reclassification activities or review of new or changed positions.
• Contribute to process and policy development including undertaking research and analysing HR administration issues by monitoring and reporting on P&C data and trends.
• Facilitate the implementation of cyclical HR activities on an annual basis such as performance development reviews, academic promotions, and probationary processes.
• Implement, and manage a broad range of HR projects and initiatives that contribute to the improvement of P&C service delivery.
• Contribute to the delivery of new starter orientation process, including preparation of materials.
• Support the Senior P&C Partners in the delivery of initiatives, projects and assignments.
• Maintain employment records, ensuring records are kept up to date and maintained.
• Provide high level administrative support on relevant projects including coordinating tasks, undertaking research, ensuring a high level of service delivery and professionalism.
• Actively participate in team meetings and other forums as required and identify process improvement in the context of P&C administrative processes.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Completion of a degree in Human Resources or related tertiary qualification with an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in preparing HR documentation including employment contracts and agreements.
• Experience assisting in the development and/or review of HR Policy and Procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret industrial and employment related legislation, regulations and Awards.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using software such as Microsoft Office.
• A high level of organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team under general direction, to deliver desired timely outcomes.
• An understanding of Human Resources practices and procedures in a higher education or similar environment – desirable.
• Previous experience with PeopleSoft (Oracle) – desirable.

Benefits

• Fitness Passport on offer
• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 23 January 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Melissa Schmidt, melissa.schmidt@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.