Ready to shape the future of people and culture? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior HR leader to join a respected legal organisation supporting vulnerable Queenslanders. As Chief People Officer, you’ll drive strategy, foster an inclusive culture, and empower our people to deliver work that makes a real community impact.

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About Legal Aid Queensland
Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.  We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services.

About the Role
The Chief People Officer (CPO) leads and manages the People, Culture and Capability (PCC) team to deliver services to Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ). The CPO works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and implement a range of workforce projects and initiatives aligned with LAQ's strategic objectives. 

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Strategic Workforce Plan and Workforce Action Plan to achieve organisation-wide results.
• Provide strategic advice to the LAQ Board, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leaders Group (SLG), First Nations Advisory Committee, other LAQ governance committees, as well as leaders and managers.
• Sponsor, develop and deliver initiatives and services that support LAQ's business and flexibly respond to emerging business priorities.
• Drive improved organisational capability, performance and continuous improvement through integrated PCC programs and services, ensuring solutions and policies are innovative and progressive.
• Provide leadership to PCC ensuring:
  • management of the team's operations, budget, full-time equivalents, work allocation and resources, and the delivery of work and projects on time and on budget
  • a client-centric and solutions-oriented culture, focused on continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing
  • staff have the capabilities and motivation to effectively deliver on their accountabilities, and
  • ongoing coaching and guidance of staff to promote continual development, as well as skills transfer and performance management.
• Support and influence ELT in setting organisational direction to deliver on government and LAQ strategic priorities.
• As a member of the Corporate Services Leadership Team, contribute to shaping the culture and the operations of the Corporate Services Division.
• Develop and maintain strong and constructive networks and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing notes and reports to the LAQ Board, ELT and the SLG.
• Lead the development and consultation on PCC policies and procedures and approve procedures and other resources.
• Chair LAQ's Agency Consultative Committee, a key consultative committee for LAQ, with the Together Union.

How You Will be Assessed
 The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following capabilities:

• You have formulated and executed workforce strategies and plans with measurable results, creating a positive workplace culture where safety, wellbeing, flexibility, inclusivity and development are prioritised.
• You have the knowledge and expertise to lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver diverse People, Culture and Capability functions in a changing public sector environment, providing authoritative advice on people matters.
• You engage effectively with executive leaders and key stakeholders to advance organisation-wide initiatives, negotiate strategic outcomes, and resolve complex and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

Other Capabilities that May be Assessed 
Legal Aid Queensland applies the Leadership competencies for Queensland.  This role is mapped to the ‘Executive' profile. Please refer to the position description for more detail.  

What we Offer
As a member of the Legal Aid Queensland Community, you will receive:

• Flexible working hours of 36.25 hrs p/wk (full time hrs)
• Generous employer super contributions of 12.75%
• Generous salary packaging available (Click here to calculate)
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Further information

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

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here.

Documents

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

• LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ Employee Benefits (PDF, 277KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Position description -SES Chief People Officer (PDF, 164KB)
  Role Description