Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within the Human Resources Branch working as a Senior Advisor, focusing on workplace relations.

Job details

In this role, you will provide expert case management and practical advice and support to delegates and HR Practitioners in Hospital and Health Services across the state and the Department, on complex employment matters; and play a lead role in building the capability of HR practitioners across Queensland Health in line with organisational goals.

What you'll do 

• Provide expert, customer focused human resources advice and case management on a range of complex employment matters including conduct and performance, employee grievances, dismissal, workplace investigations, discipline, suspension, appeals and medical assessment of employees.
• Develop and maintain positive, effective, and respectful working relationships with stakeholders through the provision of expert case management and high quality, accurate, and timely advice and support in relation to complex employment matters.
• Research, prepare and present authoritative written advice, briefings, policy, correspondence and other strategic documents on complex human resources, performance, conduct and other employment matters.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated expertise in advising on complex public sector employment matters including, but not limited to, conduct and performance, employee grievances, dismissal, workplace investigations, discipline, suspension, appeals and medical assessment of employees.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills necessary to provide expert HR advice to stakeholders and produce high quality correspondence, submissions, reports and presentations.
• Ability to build HR Practitioner capability by coaching, advising and presenting to colleagues in Hospital and Health Services and the Department on case management principles relating to complex employment matters.
• Ability to complete work within agreed timeframes, manage competing priorities and ensure attention to detail.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠ

Documents

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

• QLD653211 Senior Advisor RD (PDF, 1.16MB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit