This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to join the People, Culture and Capability team. The area is responsible for learning and development, performance management and human resource programs such as wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and reward and recognition. This team contributes to achieving the workforce plan objectives of developing, motivating and retaining employees.

Job details

As the principal consultant, you are responsible for preparing policies, procedures and guidelines for consultation, approval and implementation in response to changes to legislation, certified agreements and directives. Your work will help to enhance Legal Aid Queensland's legislative compliance, particularly in the areas of employment legislation and workforce management.

Key Details:

• This position is Temporary Full time from date of appointment till 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the following:

• Prepare policies, procedures, guidelines and forms for People, Culture and Capability. Also ensure that documents are reviewed every 3 years or in response to changes to legislation, certified agreements and directives.
• Conduct research to understand the government approach to People, Culture and Capability matters and consider broader data and information in order to develop or update documents.
• Review and prepare feedback on proposed changes to legislation and directives and consider impacts of new and updated legislation.
• Manage consultation and feedback on draft documents including liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead projects related to policy and procedure implementation as well as any associated process improvements.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports and other documents related to People, Culture and Capability issues and initiatives.
• Provide generalist advice and information to LAQ employees about policies and procedures and other enquiries.
• Attend meetings and committees to discuss policy and procedures. Also develop and provide training and information on new and updated policies and procedures.

About You:

• You have human resource experience, ideally in the public service environment and can analyse and apply legislation, industrial instruments, delegations, policy and procedures.
• You can work independently, prioritise, plan ahead and monitor task progress to meet deadlines.
• You communicate in a clear, concise and articulate manner and can prepare policies, procedures and briefing notes.

Other competencies

Legal Aid Queensland applies the Leadership competencies for Queensland. We recognise that leadership is a part of every role regardless of classification level or management responsibilities. This role is mapped to the “Individual Contributor” profile. The competencies most relevant to this role are:

• Results- You build and sustain positive relationships.
• Vision- You understand organisational objectives and use critical thinking to problem solve.
• Results- You are accountable for providing quality services and pursue continuous improvement in your work and outcomes.
• Vision- You demonstrate resilience, flexibility and embrace change.

What we offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• AO6 Principal Consultant - Policy and Procedures Position Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  LAQ_00058 Employee Benefits(2) (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit