Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Work proactively to understand the business operations and HR needs of the department
- Provide an internal consultancy service to leaders and staff across the department
- Employee relations, interpreting and applying public sector legislation, directives, policies and agreements to manage complex and sensitive employee matters.
- Prepare expert advice and advocacy for tribunals and commissions e.g. Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
- Workforce and succession planning, assisting leaders and managers to understand their current and future workforce needs and plan accordingly.
- Performance and development planning, providing advice and support to managers and staff with their planning process and the identification of current and future skill development requirements.
- Workplace Health, Safety and Rehabilitation, provide advice, early intervention and case management advice and support.
- Undertake research and analysis to develop advice, policy and strategic documents relating to complex employment matters.
- Work in partnership with P&C colleagues to deliver seamless customer service and specific HR expertise when needed.
- Maintain knowledge of contemporary HR practices, seeking opportunities for improvements in line with business direction, with consideration of potential risks and legislative requirements.
- Produce, analyse and provide recommendations on workforce information to support workforce planning and effective establishment management practices.
- Contributing to a positive and safe work environment by modelling conduct that is culturally capable, inclusive, respectful, and ethical.