Join Our Team! We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Human Resources Consultant to join our friendly and supportive team. In this role, you'll provide expert advice and support on a wide range of HR matters, working closely with a portfolio of state schools located in the Metropolitan North region, as well as central and regional office staff.

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'll play a key role in helping our organisation achieve its goals and adapt to change, all while being part of a team with an excellent workplace culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

What You'll Do:

• Provide timely and practical HR advice to school leaders and staff across state schools, central, and regional offices.
• Help develop and implement workforce plans, structures, and processes that meet school and department's needs.
• Support change management and build strong relationships with school leaders and other clients to achieve strategic and operational goals.
• Assist with recruitment, performance management, and conflict/grievances.
• Contribute to the development of HR policies, processes, and systems to improve how we work.
• Provide general advice on workplace health and safety, staff wellbeing, and return-to-work programs.

What We're Looking For:

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• A strong background in HR.
• Creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative HR solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with school leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HR policies, performance management, and workplace health and safety practices.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to managing change and supporting staff.

This position is full time, temporary, commencing as soon as possible until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined. Flexible work options are available, including the option to work from home two days per week.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to make a real impact by supporting a portfolio of state schools and helping us deliver on our goals. You'll work in a welcoming and collaborative environment with a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture where you'll feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Please direct queries to Rebecca Ward, Principal HR Consultant, via rebecca.ward@qed.qld.gov.au

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.

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.

• MNR655117_25T - Role Description (PDF, 177KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants