Senior Advisor - Employee Wellbeing

Curtin University

Bentley, Perth WA (Hybrid)

Consulting and Generalist HR (Human Resources and Recruitment)

Other (Education and Training)

Full time

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About the Role: 

Curtin University has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Advisor to join our Employee Wellbeing Team in a full-time, permanent position!

As part of our People and Culture team, you will inspire staff to embrace Curtin’s vision of becoming a leading Global University and proudly contribute to achieving that goal. You will work in a vibrant, open-plan office where our customer-focused People and Culture team collaborates to support a diverse range of stakeholders across the university.

We are looking for someone who has recently championed their Companies’ Wellbeing Strategy and wellbeing initiatives/activities. The ideal candidate will enjoy presenting to medium and larger forums, have excellent relationship-building skills, thrive in a busy environment, and be comfortable liaising with many stakeholders across a variety of levels.

Your responsibilities will include:

Co-create and lead wellbeing initiatives and activities for the University

Assist in reviewing our existing Wellbeing Strategy, in line with our University’s overarching Strategic Plan

Conducting wellbeing checks

Assist in the management of non-work-related illnesses/matters

Customer engagement

Relationship management with employees and leaders and a range of external providers, including our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Working closely with the HR Business Partnering team, and the Health and Safety and Injury Management team

Supporting and driving initiatives and events with our internal Employee Wellbeing Champion network

Case management

Developing return to work plans

Coordinating and supporting accessibility requests/requirements

Arranging independent medical examinations (as/when required)

Coordinating special leave requests

Coordinating training (facilitated by an external provider) for Mental Health First Aid

Producing regular reports

Presenting wellbeing initiatives

Event coordination 

Essential

Completion of a relevant post graduate qualification with extensive relevant experience, preferably in Human Resources, Psychology, or Counselling

Previous experience working in a similar position (most recently) is preferred

previous experience working in a People and Culture team is preferred (however not essential)

comfortable with presenting to medium to large groups

previous experience with driving and implementing employee wellbeing initiatives is preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish partnerships and build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

Role Requirements: 

1 As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.

2 Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.    

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:   

Updated Resume

Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience. 

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address. 

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), Sunday 4th of January 2026.

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Contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 0892669000