Deputy Director, People and Culture

Deputy Director, People and Culture

Integrated Services and Operational Intelligence 

·        3 year Executive Contract, full time

·        Up to 17% superannuation

·        Salary packaging options are available

·        Relocation assistance provided

·        Applicants must have ongoing full time work rights (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position)

·        Primary location for this position is at Armidale / Flexible work arrangements however may be considered 

The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff. 

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030 , has been developed to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within regions, in a digital age.  

About People and Culture 

The People & Culture (P&C) Directorate provides a range of services across the University such as Recruitment; Workplace Relations; Health and Safety; Payroll, Benefits, and Support; Organisational Development; and Workforce Planning and Change Management. Further information can be found on the website

People and Culture.

About the role 

The Deputy Director reports to the Director, People and Culture and is a critical leadership role within the People & Culture Directorate. The Deputy Director supports the Director in the management and coordination of Talent Acquisition, Casual Management Workforce Unit, HR Services function and Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics. The Deputy Director will play an important role in the UNE Workforce Strategy and Analytics.  

The Deputy Director has the responsibility for strengthening the UNE’s shared services capability, through the design and development of policies, procedures and governance frameworks. The role will require a more strategic approach to driving increased performance and efficiency to enable a stronger client centric service culture.