Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Metropolitan North Human Resources Operations team is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team as a Senior HR Consultant.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by addressing school staffing needs across our region through a variety of HR functions and activities. This will be achieved through collaborative engagement, relationship building, and the delivery of strategic, solutions-focussed HR advice and support.

This role has the potential to evolve into a hybrid generalist HR position, initially addressing emerging regional needs in injury management. A flexible mindset and a willingness to grow and adapt to the department's evolving requirements, in alignment with contemporary HR practices, will be highly regarded.

Our team is co-located within the Brisbane North / Moreton Bay area with offices in Nundah and North Lakes as potential base locations. Flexible work arrangements are available and can be negotiated.

What you will do:

• Act as a trusted advisor and partner to school leadership teams, providing expert HR guidance on complex matters.
• Champion a culture of positive performance through proactive coaching and sound workforce management practices.
• Collaborate with others to deliver exceptional customer service and innovative HR solutions.

What you will ideally bring:

• Contemporary HR expertise, preferably within the public sector, with a proven ability to navigate complex workforce challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships across all levels of our organisation.
• A customer-first mindset combined with a thorough understanding of HR operations and strategic planning.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in the area of injury management and an understanding of Independent Medical Examinations will be highly regarded.

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 2-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. 

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR646990_25T Role Description (PDF, 164KB)
  Role Description