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Senior Human Resource Consultant - North Coast Region - Maroochydore or Maryborough


School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Are you ready to make a real impact in HR? Join a high-performing team that drives strategic workforce solutions across Queensland's Department of Education.

As a Senior Human Resource Consultant, you'll lead complex advisory matters, support transformational change, and influence outcomes that shape the future of education.

If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for people, we want you on our team.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR654263/25T
Closing date 28-Aug-2025
Job duration Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Chris McKay
Contact details (07) 4122 0810
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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

Appointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously - the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Undertake organisational development assignments and projects to deliver high quality human resource solutions and customer outcomes.
  • Develop creative solutions to assist business units with workforce plans, structures and processes that support their core business and meet the changing needs of the department.
  • Contribute to change and relational management processes across central office as a member of the HR Business Partnering team.
  • Establish effective working relationships with clients through the provision of best practice human resource management and consultancy services to meet strategic, business and operational objectives.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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