The Senior HR Advisor provides comprehensive high quality operational human resource support for Office of the Queensland Ombudsman staff, management and executive leadership teams in the delivery of effective and efficient processes, systems and consultancy services.

Job details

As the Senior HR Advisor you will:

• Work closely with the HR Manager to provide high quality, timely and accurate advice across a range of contemporary HR issues, to all staff to ensure alignment across the business with legislation, directives, policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage the workforce capability training and development program through consultation and identification of training needs across the business.
• Identify and procure training providers and coordinate training activities including room bookings, enrolments, resources, and course evaluation and reporting.
• Assist the broader business with recruitment and selection activities through the provision of advice and assistance on processes and contemporary practice.
• Provide assistance to the HR Manager in organising and implementing key activities relating to the Office's wellbeing and equity and diversity strategies.
• Coordinate and/or manage the ongoing workplace health and safety systems and processes including the Workplace Health and Safety Committee, workers compensation claims, rehabilitation and return to work programs, with a focus on positive outcomes for all.
• Manage the appointment and on-boarding activities for new staff through the preparation of appointment letters, and the delivery of onboarding programs.
• Undertake statistical analysis, surveys and reporting of HR metrics, including annual report information.
• Prepare analysis and reports on key people management metrics, monitor trends and work with the HR Manager to recommend strategies in response to identified trends.
• Contribute to the formulation, implementation and ongoing management of the Office's human resource systems, policies and practices.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, participate in committees, networking groups and actively engage with vendors and service providers.
• Proactively maintain contemporary knowledge of human resources through ongoing professional development.
• Undertake project tasks as required (Working for Queensland Survey, Strategic Workforce priorities).

You will be expected to:

• Work collaboratively with other team members, participating in meetings and training programs, and actively monitoring, reviewing and assisting with improvements to policy, procedure, process and administrative practice across the Office and stakeholder agencies.
• Work in accordance with the Office's Code of Conduct and values; workplace health and safety legislation; confidentiality policies; all other relevant policies, directives and legislation.
• Meet personal performance expectations and standards.
• Undertake other duties as directed by relevant senior officers.

Are you the right person for the job?

Appointments to this Office are based on merit. We will assess your merit for this role by looking at what you have done previously – the knowledge, ability, skill and experience you have built, your potential for development and how this will benefit this Office.

Within the context of this role, the ideal applicant will be someone who:

• Vision: Understands how the purpose and role of the organisation relates to their work and the work of the team. Demonstrates flexibility to changing expectations by proactively adapting own approach to reflect new requirements. Uses insight and judgement in decision-making, remains composed under pressure and prioritises tasks efficiently in line with team commitments.
• Results: Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders. Welcomes challenges in the delivery of work and demonstrates persistence in working through obstacles. Demonstrates careful planning and organisation to achieve results.
• Accountability: Applies their knowledge of contemporary human resource management practices, and demonstrated ability to provide quality advice on, the legislative, regulatory and policy framework for managing human resources within the Office.
• Technical expertise: Relevant expertise and experience in human resource management.

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

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

• AO5 Senior HR Advisor role description (PDF, 632KB)
  Role Description
  
  Guidelines for Applicants (PDF, 551KB)
  Information Package for Applicants