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SalaryJob no: 0062057
Location: Parkville
Role type: Continuing
Department: HR Services
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
About the HR Group
Human Resource and OHS: This function is responsible for developing the people strategy to support the University’s strategic plan and is accountable for the performance and delivery of the Human Resources function across the University. It provides policy, industrial relations and critical advice and guidance ensuring that the University is compliant and cohesive whilst creating a culture that attracts and retains talent. The function is also responsible for creating and maintaining a safe workplace where people can thrive and do their best work.
About the Role
The Partner, Senior Academic Talent Acquisition promotes enhanced Talent Acquisition services, managing multiple senior roles University wide, championing best-practice customer-focused Talent Acquisition strategies that attract and retain the best talent into the University. Operating with sound judgment, the incumbent will provide strategic advice to stakeholders throughout the TA process. Working closely with team Coordinators who support the function to deliver a red-carpet VIP experience for stakeholders and candidates.
In line with our service offering and the needs of the University, the Partner, Senior Academic Talent Acquisition will contribute to mentoring, growing, and sustaining the capability of the coordination team to support outstanding customer service and successful results across the Talent Acquisition life cycle.
In a typical week at work, you may:
- Consult to faculties and the coordination team on best practice approaches to aid them in achieving success in their roles.
- Deploy effective TA delivery and attraction strategies, using relevant sourcing channels to manage hiring time and obtain those hard-to-find candidates.
- Steer vacancy consultation discussions with hiring managers, documenting agreed recruitment plans, including role requirements, timeframes, responsibilities for all involved, and the selection process.
About You
You will have considerable experience building and maintaining strong working relationships with senior stakeholders within the Talent Acquisition arena, offering excellent Talent Acquisition advice to both internal and external stakeholders.
Ideally, you will have worked within a similar environment with multiple complexities, working across joint appointments between partners ( desired but not essential).
Key search criteria;
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Significant experience in managing external agencies and talent mapping providers.
- Demonstrated ability in adapting and implementing candidate sourcing strategies, e.g., web sourcing, networking, advertising, and database searching with a consultative approach.
- Established skills in clarifying and applying best practice recruitment policies and processes.
See attached position description for full criteria.
Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.
Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities or culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at *************@unimelb.edu.au.
Position Description
Applications close: 18 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
