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Principal Human Resources Consultant - Darling Downs South West, Business Partnering
Human Resources Branch, People, Information and Communication Services
The Darling Downs South West Regional Human Resources branch is looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled HR professional to join the team.
This role will provide expert advice regarding the delivery of human resource management services including workforce management strategies,
recruitment and selection, industrial relations, organisational health services, change management strategies, complex HR matters and school workforce management issues.
This position will be responsible for the management a team of regional staff to provide human resource services to the
Darling Downs South West region.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DSR634912/25T |
| Closing date | 19-May-2025 |
| Job duration | 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Emma Voll |
| Contact details | 07 4616 3750 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
Responsibilities Include:
- Monitor, plan and lead work and/or project teams dedicated to assisting schools in achieving organisational goals
through improved use of resources and human resource management practices. - As a member of the regional and human resource program's senior management team, contribute to change and relational management processes in the region.
- Establish effective internal partnerships to deliver quality services.
- Commission or conduct reviews of human resource services programs and functions.
- Develop creative solutions to assist schools with workforce plans that support their core business and meet the changing needs of students and the community.
- Assist schools in the development of workforce plans, structures and processes that address workplace health and safety.
- Identify and address emerging high-level human resource management policy issues that are accepted by key stakeholders and support departmental strategic objectives and priorities.
- Develop and support local consultancies across the region to assist in building school and community capacity and provide schools with a range of human resource management services and professional advice.
- Refer staff for employee counselling and other employee support services.
- Case manage employees with medical concerns including rehabilitation and return to work programs and ill-health retirement options.
- Support and advise schools in relation to performance management, complaints and grievance investigations, facilitating alternative conflict resolution strategies and make recommendations with outcomes that may include disciplinary action.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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DSR634912_25T - Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
