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Human Resources Work alongside one of Brisbane’s largest internal talent functions, based at our St Lucia campus 2 x full time, fixed-term opportunities until 5 June 2026, while our team are growing their career on secondment opportunities Base salary will be in the range $93K - $100K + 17% super (HEW Level 6) About This Opportunity We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our central HR team. In this role, you'll partner directly with hiring managers, providing expert advice and hands-on support to attract and secure top talent. You'll navigate UQ’s recruitment policies and processes while ensuring a seamless candidate experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a world-class university. You'll step into a fast-paced environment and be supported by a welcoming and collaborative team that will help you get up to speed quickly. What We Offer As part of the UQ community, you’ll enjoy: 17% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading. Flexible working arrangements and wellness programs. On-campus childcare, affordable parking, and access to UQ Sports facilities. Opportunities for career development and progression. About You You’re a confident recruiter with experience in delivering end-to-end talent acquisition services, ideally in a large, complex environment. You thrive under pressure, balance multiple competing priorities with ease, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems and improving processes. Your strong interpersonal skills mean you can quickly build trust with stakeholders and provide exceptional service. And while you're comfortable working autonomously, you're a true team player who’s always ready to lend a hand. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and criminal check. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shiann Fait (Manager, Talent Acquisition) via s.fait@uq.edu.au. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload a resume for consideration. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday, 12 October at 11.00pm AEST (R-57040). Please note that applications will be reviewed as received. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.