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Cem Coban

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Head of HR Business Partnering at Griffith University
📍 Greater Brisbane Area, Australia

Cem is a senior HR leader specializing in workforce strategy and talent acquisition within large public sector and higher education settings. With a background from QUT, he has extensive experience leading HR transformation and talent advisory services at organizations like Queensland Health and Griffith University, where he is the Head of HR Business Partnering.

He is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a positive workplace culture. His posts often highlight team achievements and the importance of having great people, expressing that at Griffith University, its the people who make the difference.

His Talent Acquisition team at Griffith University was named a finalist for the Enterprise Talent Acquisition Team of the Year.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Head of HR Business Partnering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Brisbane Area, Australia
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Talent Acquisition
He has consistently led talent acquisition teams, emphasizing innovation and growth. His team at Griffith University was recognized as an award finalist.
Public Sector HR
Has a deep background in the public sector, including roles with Queensland Public Service Commission, Queensland Health, and various government departments.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head of HR Business Partnering
Griffith University
1-2023 - 9-2025
Head of Talent Acquisition
Griffith University
1-2022 - 1-2023
Manager, Strategic Talent Acquisition
Queensland Public Service Commission
6-2022 - 8-2022
Manager, Digital Workforce Strategy
Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy Queensland
1-2016 - 12-2021
Recruitment Lead
Queensland Health
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Education
2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Business
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1997 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts
The University of Queensland
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