We invite Expressions of Interest for a temporary AO7 Principal Human Resource Consultant, Complex Case Management position starting as soon as possible for a period of 6 months unless otherwise determined. This opportunity will allow the successful applicant to support our region and schools, optimising the relationship between the organisation and its employees through strategy, practice, policy and legislation.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the Department:

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role

As the Principal Human Resource Consultant, Complex Cases, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Provide expert advice to the regional management team regarding the delivery of human resource management services including employee relation issues.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including advice on Local Consultative committees, Enterprising Bargaining Agreements, Certified Agreements and complex Award interpretation.
• Manage mediations, investigations, and performance management matters.
• Investigate routine employee grievances and alleged breaches of employment related policies.
• Curation of activities, actions and other parties to identify the best pathway to bring issues to resolution.
• As a member of regional HR leadership team, contribute to change and relational management processes in the region.

The Principal Human Resource Consultant reports to Manager HR Operations, Metropolitan South Region.

This role will be based at the Metropolitan South Region - Mount Gravatt Office.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR645652_25E Role Description (PDF, 165KB)
  Role Description