Job search
Principal Consultant
Human Resources Strategy and Workforce Intelligence; People Capability; Workforce Culture Integrity and Capability; Brisbane
Looking for a flexible permanent part-time role (4 days per week)?
Are you a forward-thinking HR professional ready to shape the future of workforce strategy and workforce management?
As the Principal Consultant, HR Strategy, you’ll be at the heart of workforce strategy, leading the implementation of the QCS Strategic Workforce Plan and driving innovative HR projects across the agency. You’ll partner across QCS with leaders and stakeholders to understand the workforce issues impacting business units and deliver practical, actionable strategies that support our workforce objectives.
Join a great team and make a tangible difference through innovative workforce solutions.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/656785/25 |
| Closing date | 09-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Alana McDonald |
| Contact details | Phone: 3565 7764 Access the National Relay Service |
In this newly created role, you will:
- Assist in the development and shaping of the strategic workforce planning function within a large complex frontline service agency
- Lead delivery of strategic workforce objectives and transformative HR initiatives across a range of work environments
- Lead and support an AO6 Senior HR Advisor to develop and deliver strategic HR initiatives
- Provide valued advice to executive and senior management to guide workforce planning activities.
Your strategic vision will inform business planning, policy direction, risk management, and continuous improvement across our agency's workforce priorities.
In this role you will:
- Lead the implementation of key activities, reporting and evaluation of the QCS Strategic Workforce Plan.
- Lead, manage and deliver a diverse range of HR projects and initiatives that contribute to QCS and public sector objectives, including providing input to business and project plans
- Develop strong and collaborative partnerships through internal consultation and collaboration to drive continuous improvement for HR and workforce matters impacting our leaders.
- Support implementation of contemporary workforce planning strategies across a variety of work environments that deliver real benefits and meet identified needs
- Monitor the internal and external environment to identify risks and opportunities, inform future strategy development and identify contemporary workforce initiatives
- Prepare high-level reports, audits, briefings, policy papers and submissions, facilitate meetings and deliver presentations.
- Build team capability through coaching, mentoring and performance development. Address underperformance when presented.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/656785/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
This is a part-time position. 58 hours per fortnight, 0.8 FTE
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
