Senior People & Culture Partner
Job no: 589052
Work type: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Human / People Services
- Flexible location (Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Campuses) + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months (from Dec 2026)
- HEW 10 $153,668 + 17% Superannuation
About the role:
The Senior P&C Partner partners with Executive and Senior Leaders to deliver strategic people priorities that enhance organisational performance, capability and culture. The role provides expert advice and contemporary people solutions, translating organisational priorities and workforce insights into effective strategies and initiatives.
Operating at a senior level, the role influences decision-making and leads the delivery of workforce planning, change, talent and succession, culture, performance, remuneration, workplace relations, wellbeing and recruitment initiatives. Working collaboratively across the University, the position drives high-impact outcomes, builds organisational capability, and ensures effective governance, risk management and compliance.
As a Senior People & Culture Partner, you will:
- Lead delivery of strategic priorities and organisational outcomes.
- Translate complex insights into clear strategies, plans and actions.
- Drive a culture of integrity, inclusion, accountability and high performance.
- Make impactful decisions and ensure effective governance, risk and compliance.
- Lead collaboration and influence stakeholders to achieve university-wide outcomes.
- Build strategic partnerships that deliver long-term value and capability.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience
- Experience leading major functions, portfolios or strategic initiatives
- Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capability
- Demonstrated ability to influence at executive level
Why work with us?
At Deakin, we offer more than just a job, we offer a career with purpose, flexibility and opportunity.
Enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- 17% employer superannuation
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs and services
- Staff discounts on travel, fitness and more
- Access to on-campus facilities including childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafés and convenient parking
Be part of an inclusive and supportive community where your contribution is valued and your career can flourish.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Onton (Head of Portfolio Partnering ) via email at david.onton@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Senior P&C Partner_HEW 10.pdf
Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 22nd September.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:
In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.
Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.
Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time