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Manager, Workforce Management
Workplace Relations and Injury Management; Human Resources; Business and Corporate Partnership; Location is Flexible between various existing agency business centres
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!
Are you passionate about people and ready for your next opportunity to develop your leadership skills? Join us as the Manager, Workforce Management, where you’ll lead a state-wide, hybrid team which services the 1400+ employees of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development. Our collaborative team of 19 team members deliver a range of HR activities, that include but are not exclusive to recruitment, establishment management, employee support, return to work programs, policy and procedure governance, workplace relations, client management support, workforce analytics, day-to-day HR enquiries and workforce planning.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/645286/25 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | 6 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Tina Hocking |
| Contact details | Phone: 0477 318 976 Access the National Relay Service |
In this strategic leadership role, you'll partner with business leaders and HR specialists to co-design contemporary workforce solutions and foster a highperforming, future-ready culture.
Your day-to-day will involve guiding your team through complex and fast-paced challenges, facilitating critical conversations, and driving initiatives that improve capability, streamline operations, and enhance employee experience. You'll manage resourcing and business planning, contribute to policy development, represent the division in key forums, and support a safe, inclusive and productive workplace.
Success in this role requires strong HR expertise, a solid understanding of relevant legislation, and well-developed skills in change management, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement. An understanding or previous exposure in driving business decisions informed by HR workforce analytics will be regarded. As a highly organised individual, you'll successfully prioritise workloads while leaning on your team to assist with changing workloads and expectations.
We're looking for someone who brings initiative, enjoys problem-solving, and is keen to develop others. The successful candidate will bring a light-hearted and positive presence to contribute to an enjoyable working environment. As a people person, you will have a high level of influence with your approach and communication style to achieve outcomes both with and through your people.
This role offers the opportunity to influence long-term workforce outcomes while building your leadership, collaboration and business improvement capabilities in a supportive and purpose-driven environment. For further information, please check out the role profile!
If you're motivated by impact, continuous improvement and meaningful leadership, we'd love to hear from you - apply now!
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders.
This position is available at a Flexible location between existing agency business centres of Brisbane, Nambour, Bundaberg, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. Please state your preferred location on your application.
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here:
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential, grow and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/645286/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 31 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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