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Senior Business Partner
Business Partners; Human Resources; Corporate Services; Brisbane City
This is a unique opportunity to join the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), Queensland’s lead public sector agency, as part of our high-performing HR team. We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to drive innovative HR strategies, provide guidance on complex issues and empower leaders to build capability while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
In this impactful role, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, manage projects and shape best practices that enhance organisational performance and deliver meaningful outcomes for Queensland. Bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to create lasting impact.
This vacancy may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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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/652423/25 |
| Closing date | 19-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Shanaye Bax |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3003 9036 Access the National Relay Service |
We are seeking a strategic Senior HR Business Partner to join DPC, Queensland's lead public sector agency. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of Queensland's public service, collaborating with senior leaders & stakeholders to deliver innovative HR solutions that drive organisational excellence and meaningful outcomes for Queensland.
As a key member of our team, you will shape and implement forward-thinking HR strategies, provide expert advice on complex workforce matters, and coach leaders to build capability and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• experience in delivering strategic and operational HR advice across areas like employee relations, workforce planning, health, safety, and wellbeing
• strong understanding of HR legislation and policies, with the ability to apply them in complex settings
• excellent written and verbal communication skills to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• an ability to analyse workforce challenges and deliver practical solutions in a dynamic environment
• proven experience in managing HR projects that align with organisational goals
• a proactive, outcomes-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative team.
In this influential role, you will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, shape best practices across the sector, and contribute to initiatives that support DPC's mission of delivering for Queensland. Your expertise, leadership, and vision will be instrumental in driving a high-performing culture and achieving meaningful outcomes for the organisation and the broader public sector.
What we offer
• A fulfilling role where your skills directly impact lives
• Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing
• Access to flexible working and compressed hours working arrangements
• Access to generous leave entitlements such as leave loading, accrued time leave, time in lieu, sick leave, recreation leave, purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave and study & examination leave.
How to apply
If you are interested in working for us, please apply by:
1. Responding to the questionnaire in the advertisement, ensuring your answers demonstrate your suitability for the role.
2. Providing a tailored resume which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description & advertisement.
Further information
DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our guiding principles:
• Bold but faithful
• We deliver
• Back the facts
• Engage and collaborate
• Lift up each other
We're looking for the most suitable applicant for this role, which we will do by assessing your eligibility, experience, ability to meet the role's requirements and contributions to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process are available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ms Shanaye Bax, Manager, HR Business Partners on (07) 3003 9036. For role responsibilities and application details, please refer to the role description & applicant guide.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/652423/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 August 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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