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Chief Human Resources Officer
People & Culture; Corporate Services; Brisbane City
The Chief Human Resources Officer provides strategic leadership of the department's People and Culture function and is a key member of the department's executive leadership cohort. Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services, the role provides independent, strategic advice to the Director-General, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on complex workforce, organisational and people matters. The position leads enterprise workforce strategy, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and leadership capability development while contributing to department-wide strategy, governance, reform and organisational performance. This is a significant executive leadership opportunity to influence workforce, leadership and public sector reform while contributing to enterprise-wide strategy, governance and organisational performance.
Job details
| Position status | Contract |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | SES3(Lw) |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/694222/26 |
| Closing date | 15-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | up to 5 years with possible extension |
| Contact person | Gerard Kerr |
| Contact details | Phone: 0432 544 444 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers services that make a real difference to the lives of Queenslanders through housing assistance, homelessness services, public works, procurement, infrastructure delivery and industry reform. The department is committed to building a capable, inclusive and future-focused workforce that supports government priorities, delivers exceptional public value and creates better outcomes for Queensland communities.
Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services, the Chief Human Resources Officer provides strategic leadership of the department's People and Culture function and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Cohort. The role provides independent, strategic and high-level advice to the Director-General, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on complex workforce, organisational and people matters, while contributing to enterprise-wide strategy, governance, reform and organisational performance. The Chief Human Resources Officer leads the delivery of integrated people and culture services and partners with business leaders to build organisational capability and support the department's current and future priorities.
Key responsibilities include
• Providing strategic advice to executive leadership on complex workforce matters
• Leading enterprise workforce strategy, leadership capability and succession planning
• Leading organisational performance, remuneration and workforce governance
• Building partnerships across government to influence workforce and leadership reform
• Overseeing workforce analytics, reporting and people insights that support informed decision-making
• Promoting inclusive, high-performing and psychologically safe workplaces.
The ideal candidate will bring
• A demonstrated record of success as a leader in a large and complex organisation, with outstanding leadership capability
• Expertise in contemporary human resource management, with the ability to translate strategy into impactful workforce and organisational outcomes
• Proven success leading organisational change and fostering a capable and confident workforce
• Demonstrated ability to lead beyond portfolio boundaries and contribute to collective executive leadership and whole-of-department outcomes
• Experience representing an organisation in complex stakeholder, government or cross-sector environments and influencing strategic reform agendas
• Outstanding judgement, integrity, strategic agility and highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
• Your current resume, including details of two referees who can speak to your leadership experience
• A short letter (1-2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align.
For a confidential enquiry, please contact Gerard Kerr on 0432 544 444 or gerard@kingstonhumancapital.com.au.
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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