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Human Resource Support Officer
North Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Townsville
An exciting temporary opportunity has become available for a AO3 Human Resource Support Officer to join Transport and Main Roads within the North QLD Region team.
Achieve that work/life balance that everyone aspires to while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle with an abundance of spectacular and unique and world-famous tourist attractions, including the beautiful Great Barrier Reef.
Don’t hesitate – apply today!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | AO3 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/644703/25 |
| Closing date | 08-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 7 Months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Fiona Warren |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4651 2787 Access the National Relay Service |
About Us
North Queensland Region consists of Far North, North West and Northern districts with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry and Townsville the region extends from the tip of Australia (including islands), west to Camooweal (Northern Territory border) and as far south as Home Hill.
The region has a population of over 546,000 people and incorporates 35 local governments and is supported by agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining and retail.
The region manages 1,756kms National Highways, 6,335km State controlled roads and has 35,483km local government roads. The North Queensland area covers 589,240km2 (38.2% of Queensland State).
This region incorporates some world-famous tourism destinations to name a few: Daintree, Cassowary Coast of Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda, Magnetic Island, historic Charters Towers and of course the Great Barrier Reef. We have it all from coastal towns, secluded beaches, untouched rainforests, to the dry heat of the outback, and of course expansive areas of reef, all this makes this region sought after for its quality and unique environment.
Benefits
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance of up to $43.40 per fortnight
• Relocation assistance.
The Role
In the role of Human Resource Support Officer, you will utilise a broad range of computer software programs and information management systems and databases to provide high level support services to QTRIP managers and/or team members which enhance the timely and effective delivery of services, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation, organisational policies and procedures.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Participate in projects and provide administrative support for delivery of Human Resource (HR) services related to pay, establishment, recruitment and selection and HR initiatives
• Assist team members to develop, implement, evaluate, interpret, report and provide timely advice or recommendations on issues, policies or projects.
• Aid in drafting business cases, memos, reports, submissions or other correspondence in accordance with regional and departmental standards.
• Provide high level administrative support to team members, including coordination of team meetings, taking and distributing minutes, documents and reports, establishing and maintaining spreadsheets and registers and providing timely information, updates and presentations as required.
• Ensure operational practices and standards of service and performance comply with departmental and regional policies, legislation (incl. WH&S), and governance obligations.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence.
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
Desirable qualifications and conditions
• Experience using Human Resource related systems/programs (SAP and Springboard) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in a Human Resource role.
Apply online through the Smart Jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au or if you want further information on the position contact Fiona Warren on (07) 4651 2787.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/644703/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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