Arts Queensland (AQ) part of Department of Education is looking for a fixed-term temporary full-time AO8 HR Manager to 24 April 2026 with possible extension.

As HR Manager you will lead the delivery of human resources programs and initiatives across AQ that ensure the development and enhancement of strategic departmental capability.

This role also leads delivery of a range of workforce management related services including employment relationships, recruitment and selection, establishment management, human resource strategy, technical employment relations and policy HR advice.

Job details

Arts Queensland (AQ) is leading the implementation of Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland (Creative Together), a whole of government vision to see Queensland renewed and transformed - socially, culturally and economically - through arts, culture and creativity.

Key duties of this role include:

• Lead and project manage the delivery of services across AQ in all areas of Human Resources.
• Provide leadership and management for the HR team, in delivering HR advice and services in:
• social Establishment management
• recruitment and selection
• HR Policy and employment conditions
• employment relations (performance, conduct and wellbeing)
• Provide expert human resource management and/or employment relations advice, strategies, and services to clients to support business operations and enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Provide strategic advice on organisational change and design initiatives.
• Provide leadership and case management in complex employment-related matters including providing quality HR/ER advice.

The position reports to the A/Director, Arts Business Services, and has one direct report.

Please refer to the attached role profile and applicant guide for more information on this position.

To apply, please submit the following:

• A one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current and/or previous experiences for this role under “Your contribution and key responsibilities and what we are looking for sections”; and
• A current resume detailing your previous work history and two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance and conduct over the past two years.
• If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.

Please refer to attached applicant guide for more information about AQ and how to apply.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $142,761 - $150,874 p.a. + 12.75% super
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working from home opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• Fixed-term temporary full-time position to 24 April 2026 with possible extension
• Please note a 3-month probationary period may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to:
• Undertake a criminal history check (employment screening) under section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022
• Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022
• Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Please contact the enquiries person listed on this recruitment ad if you require any reasonable adjustment support to assist your application during this recruitment process
• Please note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

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Further information

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

Documents

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

• AQ627619 HR Manager (37495) - RD (PDF, 262KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Guide (PDF, 660KB)
  Application Kit