Shape the future of Adelaide University

As we build a world-class institution, we’re offering exciting leadership opportunities for our people to step up and make an impact. These key roles within the People and Culture portfolio will drive strategic initiatives, enhance workplace culture, and support the success of our staff and students.

As a valued member of our university community, you have the unique opportunity to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of Adelaide University from within. Explore the roles below and be part of this transformational journey.

• Executive Director Industrial Relations, Employee Relations & Wellbeing & Safety
• Executive Director Organisational Capability
• Director People Services and Careers
• Director Workforce Planning and Partnering 

Adelaide University is seeking an Executive Director for Industrial Relations, Employee Relations and Wellbeing and Safety. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of workplace wellbeing, safety, people advisory services, industrial relations and employee relations within a prestigious educational institution.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the workplace relations strategy, overseeing enterprise agreements, union negotiations, and ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the People Strategy by supporting stakeholder engagement, ensuring resources are aligned, strategic objectives are achievable, and the strategy is responsive to workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving the workplace relations and industrial relations strategy
• Contributing to shaping the People Strategy by supporting stakeholder engagement
• Advising on strategies to cultivate a safety-centric culture
• Leading the Industrial Relations and Employee Relations & Wellbeing and Safety sub-function
• Proactively leading the establishment of a cohesive identity and culture for the function
• Creating a safe and healthy workplace for employees

Key Requirements:

• Expertise in building high-performing cross-functional teams
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in managing complex issues
• Experience in managing compliance initiatives within large organisations
• Track record in driving strategic change
• Skills in building a safe and inclusive work environment

Adelaide University is seeking a Director for their People Services and Careers department. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing the strategic direction of workplace wellbeing, safety, people advisory services, industrial relations and employee relations within the University. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the workplace relations and industrial relations strategy, overseeing enterprise agreements, union negotiations, and ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the workplace relations and industrial relations strategy.
• Contribute to shaping the People Strategy by supporting stakeholder engagement.
• Advise on strategies to cultivate a safety-centric culture.
• Lead the establishment of a cohesive identity and culture for the function.
• Implement initiatives to develop the skills and experience of employees.
• Establish clear performance standards and expectations.

Key Requirements:

• Proven expertise in building high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in managing complex issues.
• Experience in managing compliance initiatives within large organisations.
• Track record in driving strategic, cultural, and organisational change.
• Skilled in building a safe and inclusive work environment.