The People & Culture team is expanding its strategic reach and deepening its impact, delivering high quality HR services to approximately 1,000 clients across the Parliamentary Service. We’re excited to offer two opportunities; a permanent full-time position and a fixed-term full-time role through to 30 June 2026. Both positions will contribute to meaningful organisational projects, case management and collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders.

Job details

Your new team

The People & Culture team, now operating independently under the leadership of the Manager, People & Culture, is entering an exciting phase of growth and recognition. The team is driving increased strategic and operational contributions, supported by streamlined processes and stronger customer engagement practices.

Our role is to provide high‑quality people and culture services and advice to staff and leaders across the Parliamentary Service, as well as to the 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly and their electorate office staff—serving approximately 1,000 valued customers.

We have two exciting roles on offer, one permanent full-time and one temporary fixed-term until 30 June 2026. In both, you'll play a vital role in driving meaningful projects and working alongside a diverse mix of stakeholders.

Your new role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver operationally focused HR advisory and consultancy services, particularly in the areas of industrial and employee relations, complex case management, WH&S, and HR policy and procedures.
• Develop new policies and procedures that drive and support the strategic direction.  
• Provide consultative advice to managers and employees on a range of HR policy and governance matters.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of contemporary HR practices and industrial frameworks while role modelling ethical behaviour and sound decision making.
• Conduct research and analysis to develop advice, policy, procedure and strategic documents relating to complex employment matters.

Your key strengths for success in this role

• 4-6 years of generalist HR experience (essential).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment while contributing to strategic projects.
• Depth of specialist knowledge and experience in at least 2 key disciplines of HR eg recruitment & selection, industrial relations, change management, learning & development, policy & procedure development, project planning and delivery, workforce planning or Workplace Health & Safety.
• Sound knowledge and interpretation skills of relevant industrial acts, awards, and frameworks.
• Strong written skills with experience in writing policies and procedures, complex letters with a high attention to detail.
• A collaborative and supportive mindset.
• Previous working experience within the Qld public sector is desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications within HR or a related discipline is desirable.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please submit:

• a current resume.
• a suitability statement (no more than 2 page) that addresses the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities outlined in the role description and which vacancy you are interested in.

Applications should be submitted through the Smart Jobs website.

Applicants are encouraged to view the information package and role description attached in Smart Jobs.

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.

• Application Information Package_Precinct Roles (PDF, 440KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Senior People and Culture Advisor- Role Description (PDF, 751KB)
  Role Description