This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional take on an important project updating role descriptions for positions across Legal Aid Queensland.

Job details

Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people can understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to maintain the rule of law, protect legal rights, contribute to the fairness and efficiency of the justice system, and reduce the social impacts of legal problems.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate the role description review project including contributing to establishing the project scope, approach, deliverables, and timeframes.
• Support the Manager to engage with leaders to reach agreement about the new approach to role description content and design.
• Contribute to the design of the new template for LAQ role descriptions and transition the existing role descriptions to the new template, including applying the Queensland Government's Leadership Competencies for Queensland to all LAQ role descriptions.
• Liaise with position occupants and managers to determine if the responsibilities of a role require amendment and provide advice regarding job design and job evaluation.
• Develop common language to be used across role descriptions to ensure consistency across classifications for comparable roles.
• Prepare role descriptions and associated documents such as briefing notes to progress requests for new positions and undertake job evaluations (JEMS) where necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to detail and document the ongoing approach to maintenance of role descriptions and provide instructions to team members about the process to change role descriptions.

Why work for us

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Generous salary packaging available
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

To apply for this role, submit your application through SmartJobs and provide:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing how your experience is relevant to the role.
• your resume that details your relevant experience, work history and qualifications.

Applications close: 1 May 2024

Contact: Luke Castle (Manager People Services) 3917 0146

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.

• Applying for a role at Legal Aid Queensland (PDF, 441KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO5 Project Officer (role descriptions) Role Description (PDF, 372KB)
  Role Description