Careers Partner
Apply now Job no: 503767 Work type: Full time Location: Statewide (all locations in Tasmania) Categories: Human Resources
Play a key senior role in newly established Careers function.
Work with leaders to attract and appoint people who believe in the transformative power of education and research.
Use workforce insight, market knowledge and strong relationships to shape talent strategies for your portfolio.
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the palawa/pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
Following a strategic reorganisation of our divisional structure, we are excited to offer two Careers Partner opportunities within our newly established Careers Team in Organisational Development. Reporting to the Associate Director, Careers, these roles will play a key role in shaping workforce capability across the University.
Working as a strategic partner to leaders across a portfolio of Academic Units and Divisions, you'll influence critical talent decisions through workforce insight, market intelligence and recruitment expertise. With a curious mindset and deep understanding of talent markets, you'll anticipate workforce needs, uncover opportunities for innovation and help position the University as an employer of choice.
Operating within a tiered careers model, you'll lead recruitment strategy and delivery for complex, specialist and senior appointments. Partnering with hiring leaders, People and Wellbeing Business Partners and Careers Officers, you'll leverage data and evidence-based practices to address workforce challenges, identify talent opportunities and deliver timely, fair and defensible hiring outcomes.
Guided by the University's values, you'll build talent pipelines, enhance candidate experiences and champion diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment lifecycle. This is an opportunity to help build a values-led Careers function and shape a diverse, capable and future-focused workforce that enables the University to deliver its strategic aspirations.
We're seeking a recruitment professional who can build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and confidently navigate complex hiring environments.
You'll bring:
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders on recruitment, selection and appointment decisions.
Strong knowledge of contemporary recruitment practices, including attraction strategies, structured assessment approaches and defensible selection processes.
Experience managing complex, specialist or senior-level recruitment activities in a large and/or complex organisation.
The ability to apply workforce planning insights and labour market knowledge to inform recruitment and talent strategies.
Experience using and interpreting psychometric or diagnostic assessments to support selection decisions.
A strong commitment to equity, inclusion and delivering positive experiences for candidates and hiring managers alike.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.
People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please provide your up-to-date resume.
Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
For further information about this position, please contact Sophie.Chandler@utas.edu.au, Associate Director, Careers.
Position Description - Careers Partner.pdf
Applications close Sunday, 26 July at 11.55pm.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
Advertised: 06 Jul 2026 Applications close: 26 Jul 2026
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