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Human Resources Consultant - Far North Queensland, HR Operations


Human Resources School Operations Branch, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality HR services and making a meaningful impact? The Department of Education is seeking a motivated and experienced AO5 HR Consultant to join our dynamic team.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/FNR651154/25P
Closing date 10-Aug-2025
Job duration
Contact person Kylie Wieden
Contact details 0472 830 215
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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:

This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders, drive innovative solutions, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

In this role, you will provide advice and support across a range of HR functions, including workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, and policy implementation. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that align with organisational goals and foster a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Contribute as a team member in the provision of functions and services that may include: Business partnering, workforce planning, resource management, recruitment and selection, candidate care, appointment, transfer and deployment, onboarding and probation, grievance and conflict resolution, organisational health, safety and wellbeing.
  • Provide operational advice, support and consultancy services to various areas of the department on a diverse range of human resource management matters.
  • Monitor and support a range of HR systems and services for schools and regional workplaces (eg ServiceNow)
  • Provide and monitor human resource management services to ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, policies and standards.
  • Assist schools with the development of effective workforce management practices.
  • Assist with recruitment, selection and placement of school based employees in consultation with principals, and provide support to selection panels.
  • Coach and build capacity of regional workplaces in human resource management practices.

About You:

We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a solid understanding of HR legislation and best practices.

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 in response to the attached role description. 

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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