Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? Challenging yourself in a new environment? The Human Resources Branch have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Senior Advisor to join their team to provide expert practical advice and support to delegates and HR Practitioners in Hospital and Health Services across the state and the Department of Health.

Job details

As the Senior Advisor, you will provide advice on complex employment matters; and to assist in the delivery of significant and consistent outcomes and outputs that contribute to the achievement of Queensland Health's organisational goals.

What you'll do

• Provide expert, customer focused advice and recommendations on appropriate management and resolution of complex employment matters including performance management, dismissal, discipline, suspension and medical assessment of employees.
• Collate and compile both internal and external reports for human resource activities which include but are not limited to: suspensions, terminations, ill-health retirements, employee complaints and conduct and performance matters.
• Establish positive, effective, respectful working relationships with clients through the provision of high quality, accurate, authoritative HR services and timely advice and support in relation to complex employment matters.
• Undertake research and analysis to develop advice, policy and strategic documents relating to complex employment matters.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Experience gained in a similar Human Resources position with a focus on customer service and complex case management would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated expertise in advising on complex public sector employment matters including, but not limited to, performance management, dismissal, discipline, suspension and medical assessment of employees.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills necessary to provide expert HR advice to stakeholders and produce quality submissions and presentations.
• Ability to complete work within agreed timeframes, manage competing priorities and ensure attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a high performing team to achieve and deliver quality outcomes for customers.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Application Kit
  
  QLD636869 Senior Advisor RD (PDF, 1,014KB)
  Role Description