About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

This role will suit an experienced professional with strong leadership skills and outstanding relationship management. The role will be pivotal in shaping The Florey, leading strategic initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture and ensuring that our employees thrive professionally and personally.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and leading the overall people strategy in alignment with The Florey’s mission and goals
• Managing The Florey Union Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, including representing the Florey for any Union related matter
• Ensuring systems and processes are in place for the Institute to meet its responsibilities in relation to all HR related legislative requirements such as Occupational Health and Safety, WorkCover, Equal Opportunity and Workplace Relations.
• Compliance reporting to government agencies and other external bodies (e.g. AAMRI)
• Ensuring People and HR related policies are in place and up to date
• Overall responsibility to manage people / HR budget / financial management
• Overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a diverse and talented workforce
• Creating and implementing employee development programs to support career growth and enhance skills
• Leading people analytics and performance management initiatives to ensure alignment with organisational objectives
• Managing employee and industrial relations, including conflict resolution and employee engagement efforts
• Liaising closely with the University HR Department with regard to the Department of Florey and The University of Melbourne as well as HR Managers at other institutes other Research Institutes
• Co-ordinating and liaising closely with the Finance Team and Grants Office to ensure a co-ordinated service is always provided to research staff
• Developing strong business partnering relationships with research personnel across The Florey
• Collaborating with leadership to drive organisational change and continuous improvement
• Staying informed of industry trends and best practices to enhance the institute's people and culture initiatives

 Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

This position is a permanent, full-time and attracts market competitive salary package.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 5pm Friday 2 August.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience in human resources, talent management, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in a leadership role with a proven track record of strategic HR planning and execution including OHS
• Strong understanding of employment law, regulations and industrial relations
• Experience and/or keen interest in a scientific, clinical or research environment is desirable.

What we offer:
Working at the Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

At the Florey our future focus starts with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion and a desire to provide a place to tremendous opportunity to everyone.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on HR@florey.edu.au.

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.