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Senior HR Business Partner


Human Resources; Corporate; Brisbane City

Join our HR team to support the Work Health and Safety Compliance and Field Services (WHS CFS) directorate across Queensland. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with a Principal HR Business Partner to provide expert advice on complex people matters, support workforce planning and change, drive employee engagement, and coach leaders on performance and conduct.

Partner with a dedicated HR team and collaborate across functions to deliver strategic and operational HR solutions for WHS CFS. This role offers diversity, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence workplace culture. Some exposure to sensitive content may occur—support is provided. Apply your HR expertise where it matters. Apply now to help shape a safer, healthier Queensland.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/641633/25
Closing date 23-Jun-2025
Job duration
Contact person Paula Sellin
Contact details Phone: 0403245244
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Why work with us?

At the OIR, we tackle meaningful work that sometimes involves challenging situations. You'll be part of a skilled and supportive HR team, with opportunities for learning and professional development. 

About the role

As a Senior HR Business Partners, you'll work closely with a Principal HR Business Partner to implement HR strategies and processes that develop strategic and tactical workforce solutions for the WHS CFS directorate, and assist them with workforce planning, managing workplace change, recruiting and onboarding, developing employee performance and engagement, and resolving employee concerns and case matters. 

While no two days are the same, on any given day you can expect to:

  • engage with stakeholders to build deep understand of the business, building
    constructive and enduring relationships
  • coach and influence leaders, supporting them in the management of their
    workforce including when dealing with complex and challenging issues
  • review, analyse and interpret HR data and apply your knowledge of legislation,
    policies etc t provide contemporary, evidence-based advice to your client group
  • work in partnership with your client group to identify, develop and implement
    strategy and tactical HR solutions 
  • engage with colleagues across Corporate to identify opportunities to innovate and
    provide end-to-end services. 

You can read more about the key responsibilities of the role in the attached role description or reach out for a chat. 

How to apply

Submit your resume and a short letter or statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to undertake the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the ‘What we are looking for' section of the relevant position description.

Further information

  • We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
  • Please read the Applicant guide and ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions what to submit with your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/641633/25

Closing Date: Monday, 23rd June, 2025 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

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