Human Resources at UQ is responsible for enabling achievement of the University’s strategic ambitions through attracting and developing high performing staff, and delivering high quality advice and support to our clients on all aspects of HR and people matters.
HR is currently undergoing significant transformation (including new systems, specialist services, process review and redesign, and improved data and analytics capability) to become one of the leading HR functions in Australia. We are building a team of exceptional HR professionals to provide customer focused and contemporary solutions and services for our clients.
About This Opportunity
As the key player responsible for leading the review of the University’s approach to staff learning & development (L&D), the L&D Project Manager has the opportunity to lead and influence the future state of this crucial function. Our successful candidate will produce both strategic and operational recommendations regarding the design and implementation of appropriate governance, frameworks and processes.
The L&D Project Manager will need to engage widely within the University and swiftly build influential relationships with a host of stakeholders to assess the current state and future requirements. This role will also contribute to the configuration and delivery of our Learning Management System, a key facet of our ongoing Workday implementation. Other duties and responsibilities can be found embedded within the Position Description (PD) below.
This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.
Our Ideal Candidate
You’ll possess a postgraduate qualification (or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education), with extensive project management expertise across the L&D life cycle. Your experience in designing, delivering and leading organisational development initiatives within complex organisations will be exemplary. A reputation for efficient and timely delivery is essential.
Skills in designing and delivering high quality L&D programs, including eLearning solutions, will be highly regarded, plus demonstrable experience in leadership capability measurement and development. The Selection Criteria can be found embedded within the Position Description (PD) below.
You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.
We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time, fixed term (12 month) position at HEW level 8.
The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $98,298 to $110,376 per annum plus 9.5% super. The total FTE package will be in the range $107,636 - $120,861 per annum.
You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities, recreation leave loading (of 17.5%), salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, development programs and many other benefits.
To discuss this role please contact Declan Hughes (Associate Director, Organisational and Leadership Development) at d.hughes1@uq.edu.au or +61 7 336 56965.
Want to Apply?
To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter, of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the selection criteria embedded within the Position Description (PD)
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQJobs portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels including direct email will not be accepted.
Application Closing Date
9 February 2020 at 11pm (AEST)
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