Are you a trusted HR professional ready to make a real difference? At QBCC, our HR Business Partners are more than advisors, they are strategic contributors embedded in our leadership teams. In this pivotal role, you will deliver high-level, expert advice and hands-on support across the full spectrum of HR, influencing meaningful outcomes that align people strategies with business goals. By coaching and guiding leaders, you'll help build their capability as effective people managers, supporting the delivery of business plans through smart, people-focused strategies. Collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence are essential as you work across teams to deliver high-quality results for our workforce and stakeholders. If you're ready to partner with purpose and be part of a forward-thinking HR team, we want to hear from you!

Job details

This position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will have the option to work from home under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.

Please note: The QBCC Brisbane office will be relocating from West End to the Brisbane CBD at the end of 2025.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

In this role, you will build strong client relationships by developing a deep understanding of business priorities and people management challenges, and work collaboratively with the broader HR team to deliver tailored, strategic HR solutions. As a HR generalist, you'll provide expertise across workforce planning, talent and capability development, organisational change, performance management, employee relations, WHS, and HR metrics. You'll coach and empower managers to handle complex people matters, proactively analyse workforce trends, and contribute to the design and implementation of HR initiatives and policies. Additionally, you will prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and submissions on a range of HR issues for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of Key Outcomes and Accountabilities for this role.

Candidate Attributes

1. Understands, supports and promotes the organisation's vision, mission, and business objectives. Undertakes objective, systematic analysis and draws accurate conclusions based on evidence. Recognises the links between interconnected issues.
2. Values specialist expertise and capitalises on the knowledge and skills of others. Sees projects through to completion Monitors project progress and adjusts plans as required.
3. Builds and sustains positive relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients. Consults and shares information and ensures others are kept informed of issues. Works collaboratively and operates as an effective team member.
4. Provides impartial and forthright advice. Challenges issues constructively and can justify own position when challenged. Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work. Shows initiative and does what is required.
5. Anticipates and identifies relevant stakeholders' expectations and concerns. Listens carefully to others and checks to ensure their views have been understood. Approaches negotiations with a clear understanding of key issues.

How to Apply (via Smart Jobs only)

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience compliment the Candidate Attributes.

Further information

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

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

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

• QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 531KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HR Business Partner AO7 Position Description (PDF, 689KB)
  Role Description