Are you ready to make a meaningful impact across the Queensland Government?
Join the Job Evaluation Management team and play a pivotal role in ensuring consistency, integrity, and equity in role evaluations. As a Job Evaluation Specialist, you will provide expert, independent role evaluations for designated streams within the Queensland Government, adhering to the approved JEMS methodology and public service legislation and standards. In this role, you will act as a trusted subject matter expert, offering professional advice and guidance to clients on the role evaluation process. Your expertise will help shape organisational design and ensure fair and transparent evaluation outcomes. If you’re passionate about delivering high quality, equitable outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

As the Job Evaluation Specialist, you will:

• Provide comprehensive independent role evaluations, through interview, desktop or benchmarking, using the mercer methodology system to determine a position's work value level.
• Critically analyse and interpret information to determine if its fit-for-purpose for evaluation and apply good judgement.
• Partner with clients to understand their business requirements, organisational design and factors influencing position requirements.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and recommendations about the JEMS methodology and the evaluation process to facilitate their understanding.
• Write professional role evaluation reports to clients justifying the evaluated work level scoring.
• Develop and foster professional and collaborative working relationships with clients.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate record keeping, systems and standards in the delivery of job evaluation services.

We are seeking a professional who can:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in role evaluations, managing complex cases and promoting best practices.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of organisational structures and their impact on position evaluations.
• Apply advanced analytical skills to gather, interpret, and address client requirements effectively.
• Exercise sound judgement in applying the JEMS methodology and confidently explain or defend evaluation outcomes.
• Use exceptional negotiation and communication skills to present solutions and recommendations.
• Deliver high-quality, technically sound, and justifiable evaluation reports.
• Foster positive, collaborative relationships with clients, anticipating and responding to their needs.
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks and recordkeeping.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused, fee-for-service environment.

Accreditation in the Mercer Job Evaluation methodology is required to perform role evaluations.

Previous experience (minimum 2 years' experience) in a human resource environment would be highly desirable

Refer to the role description for full list of responsibilities and what you will need to demonstrate to be successful in the role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

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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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 653595 25 Role Description (Word, 296KB)