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Principal HR Advisor


Brisbane

Come and join the Commission as the Principal HR Advisor and help shape a high performing, inclusive workplace that supports better outcomes for Queensland's children and families.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a senior HR professional to deliver strategic, high level HR advice across the full employment lifecycle.

You'll partner closely with executives and senior leaders, manage complex HR matters, drive workforce planning initiatives and contribute to contemporary HR policy and practice.

Working within the People & Capability team, you'll play a visible leadership role, coach and mentor others, and influence positive cultural change in a values driven organisation.

If you're an experienced HR generalist who thrives on collaboration, complexity and purpose led work, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/QFCC688317
Closing date 22-May-2026
Job duration 6 months
Contact person Rachael Kurinnyi
Contact details 0421841147
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Within the Corporate Services Division, the People and Capability team is responsible for building capacity through continuous improvement of the Commission's organisational design and to shape a culture where people have a sense of belonging that supports a diverse workforce. Our aim is to enhance the delivery of strategies, governance, services, structure and processes, while harnessing a connection where everyone feels safe, respected and included.

This is a newly created role and as the Principal HR Advisor, you will provide strategic high level HR generalist advice and services to senior leaders and employees of the Commission across the employment lifecycle, including workforce planning, employee and industrial relations, performance management, recruitment and retention, learning and development and workplace health and safety.

You will also partner with the Manager, People and Capability to develop and lead HR initiatives that align to the Commission's strategic workforce plan, while contributing to building a high performing, respectful and inclusive workplace culture. This role will also have formal supervisory responsibilities; you will play an active leadership role as a senior member of the team.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

  • Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
  • Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
  • All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

 

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Last updated
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