Senior HR Adviser

Job No.: 693850

Location: 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Academic Performance team is looking for a Senior HR Adviser to play a key role in shaping the University’s academic promotion, probation, and outside study program processes.

In this dynamic role, you will develop deep subject matter expertise and use your knowledge to provide high-level advice and support. Your work will directly contribute to the success and progression of academic staff, ensuring they have the guidance and resources needed to excel. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering impactful HR solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Senior HR Adviser, you will manage a small team, build strong relationships with stakeholders across the University, and provide expert advice and guidance to support and strengthen our academic workforce. Your contributions will play a vital role in helping the University achieve its goal of delivering world-class research and education outcomes.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate a proven knowledge of HR practices, including probation and performance management. You will be a driver of strong positive relationships, with a demonstrated ability to form networks across an organisation to deliver positive outcomes. Your high level of attention to detail and accuracy when undertaking administrative duties will underpin your ability to efficiently and effectively support these critical processes.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please submit your CV along with a detailed cover letter addressing your suitability for the position. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Carmen Nayagar, HR Specialist - Academic Performance, carmen.nayagar@monash.edu, +61 3 9902 9581

Position Description: Senior HR Adviser

Applications Close: Monday 1 June 2026, 11:55pm AEST