Join the People and Culture team at the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) as a HR Business Partner, where you will provide high-quality HR advice, build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to a positive and agile workplace culture.

Job details

About the role

As a HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the Queensland Public Trustee (QPT)'s people-focussed objectives through the delivery of professional, contemporary and high-quality HR advice. With support and team collaboration, you will partner with managers and employees to navigate employment-related matters across the entire employment lifecycle, ensuring alignment with industrial instruments, legislation, and QPT policy and procedures.

Reporting to the Principal HR Business Partner, you will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll provide practical and solutions-focused guidance on HR matters, contribute to workforce reporting and governance processes and help shape initiatives that enhance our employee experience.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity based in Brisbane CBD. To learn more, please download the role description for further details.

About you

You are a motivated HR professional with experience providing advice across a broad range of human resource and employment matters. You are solutions-oriented and able to balance compliance, business needs, and people outcomes effectively.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will support your success:

• A degree-level qualification in human resources, employment relations, or a related discipline would be highly regarded
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across all levels
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide sound, evidence-based HR advice
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-researched correspondence
• A proactive and adaptable approach, thriving in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
• Commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture, modelling ethical and professional behaviour

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment with diverse responsibilities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work life balance

If you are ready to bring your HR expertise to an organisation that values integrity, service, and respect, join us at the QPT and help shape the future of our workforce.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

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.

• AO5 - HR Business Partner, People and Culture, Brisbane (Temporary) (PDF, 339KB)
  Role Description