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Employee Relations; Human Resources Division; Strategy & Corporate Services; Brisbane City
We are looking for an AO8 Manager, Employee Relations to join our team on a temporary basis. You will provide strategic and operation advice to the Service including: the management and resolution of industrial issues and dispute resolution; enterprise bargaining negotiation and union consultation; representation and advocacy in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission; review of legislation; and development of human resource policy. This is an opportunity to step into an important role in Employee Relations within the Queensland Police Service.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/664330/25 |
| Closing date | 21-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Gary Patterson |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0407 771 502 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
• Provide expert advice regarding the development of strategic and contemporary industrial/employee relations initiatives and activities including dispute resolution, employment frameworks and enterprise agreements.
• Undertake high level research and critical analysis to prepare and review complex briefings and submissions in human resources and industrial relations.
• Assess strategic issues, research policy initiatives and implications for the Service.
• Provide advice to resolve grievances and disputes at the workplace level or through independent review and reporting.
• Coordinate and lead a small team providing advice and undertaking initiatives and projects.
• Build and sustain partnerships and networks with key internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Appear as an industrial advocate in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, other tribunals and at high level negotiations with a range of stakeholders.
Role Requirements:
Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience - Experience in a legislative/industrial relations interpretive setting and possession of tertiary qualification in employment law or industrial/employee relations fields will be highly regarded.
Other - Interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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