The Employee Relations Advisor offers a dynamic opportunity to apply your expertise in human resource management and industrial relations across a diverse range of workplace matters. You’ll provide high-level advice and case management on complex issues such as diminished performance, misconduct, and grievances, while offering expert interpretation of HR/IR policy.

The role involves problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and the development of high-quality reports, correspondence, and training initiatives while representing the organisation in external forums, contributing to strategic HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and ethical standards.

We are seeking a confident HR professional seeking to make a real impact through collaborative and solution-focused practice. Could this be you?

Job details

About us:

CQ Health's Workforce Division plays an integral role in the effective management of the people resources for our service. The Division takes the lead role in the attraction, retention, learning and development, performance, discipline, change management, safety and wellbeing, and engagement of our most important asset – “our people”. The Workforce Division unit comprises approximately 40 Human Resource (HR) practitioners who provide a high quality, client focused and value adding human resource service to management and staff throughout Central Queensland Health (CQ Health).

About the role:

Proactively deliver a range of expert activities across complex employment matters including the management of disciplinary, performance management and industrial processes; and the Queensland Health Employment Framework including policy advice, interpretation and application, complaints resolution, organisational change and establishment management (including job evaluation).

Contribute toward and lead a wide range of complex employment strategies which facilitate innovative Human Resource and CQ Health initiatives.

About you:

While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Human Resource Management would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $10,921 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $53.24 - $57.92 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F643317

Applications close: Monday, 30 June 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• RK5F643317 - Workplace Relations Advisor (PDF, 463KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants