Job reference: 823732
People and Culture
We want to inspire staff to share Curtin's vision of becoming a leading global
university and to proudly work with us to achieve that goal. Join a vibrant
and open plan office where our customer-focused People and Culture team work
collaboratively to support a diverse range of stakeholders University-wide.
Our People and Culture Operations Team have an exciting opportunity for an
Advisor to join the team on a full time, 12 month fixed-term basis. You
will be a part of a large, high-performing and supportive team, where you will
be responsible for administering a variety of generalist activities relating
to the employee life cycle. You will be required to provide accurate advice
and customer service to all staff on payroll-related matters and respond to
queries relating the University's Industrial instruments, policies,
guidelines, and procedures.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
Provide high quality, timely and accurate employment advice and support to
staff and associated stakeholders.
Ensure integrity of data by running and completing pay audit reports.
Investigate and resolve pay and benefit queries relating to staff
employment matters.
Prepare contracts of employment ensuring contracts conform to policy and
legislative requirements.
Ensure compliance with the Department of Home Affairs regulations,
including the administration of sponsored visas and conducting VEVO
checks.
Facilitate staff relocation processes, liaising with schools and faculties
and the University's relocation provider to ensure the process is
completed effectively.
Co-ordinate all relevant aspects of employee cessations including
resignation, pre-retirement, retirement, and redundancy.
You will bring to the role:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build
and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Prior experience in transactional processes and practices across the
employee life cycle.
The ability to provide quality, consistent and interpretive advice in the
application of rules and entitlements.
High attention to detail skills and numeracy and validation skills.
Proficient computer literacy skills in a range of digital applications
including an HR Information System (Previous experience with Ascender
Pay/Alesco will be highly regarded).
Relevant degree, qualification and/or demonstrable working experience
within Human Resources.
About us
We are an energetic, hard-working team that forms part of the broader People
and Culture team, enabling ongoing professional development opportunities for
our staff. Curtin is a friendly place where integrity, respect for one
another, courage, excellence, and impact are a part of everyday life. Our
vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and
endless food options, including a supermarket.
We offer generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are
committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and well-being,
work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
Join us!
Please apply with your cover letter and resume to allow us to assess your
suitability for this role.
Applications close: Sunday 12 January 2025. Late applications will not be
accepted.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability
and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
What we offer
Global Excellence: Join a globally recognised institution where
innovation meets impact. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing,
flexibility, and professional growth, Curtin offers more than just a
job—it's a place where you can thrive and make a difference.
Adaptable Work Environment: While our primary office is located at our
Bentley Campus, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's
work environment. Flexible working arrangements are provided in accordance
with business needs.
Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation
contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through
Paywise.
Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5%
Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional
leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver),
Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University
Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access
to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65
days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
Career and Development Opportunities: In line with our Curtin 2030
Strategic Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding,
and meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate
and strive for excellence. We provide staff with career and development
opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training
and info-sessions.
Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin
staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2
hours per week of paid time off to engage in university-approved healthy
lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at
https: // tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad.
Additional Information: If you have any queries in relation to this
opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the
reference number. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Limited Service Period: Please note the University will be closed between
Monday, 23 December 2024 until Friday, 3 January 2025 (inclusive). The
Curtin Careers team will be closed for phone and email enquiries from 4:30pm
on Friday, 20 December, and will endeavour to respond to emails within 48
hours of our return to work on Monday, 6 January 2025. Our phone line will
also re-open at 8:30am on 6 January.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the
recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation,
at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date
on the advert.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
