The Principal Employee Relations Advisor provides employee and industrial relations advisory and support services to the QAS statewide (both head office and regional staff), and other key stakeholders. The role manages industrial disputes (including the prevention of potential disputes), plays a lead role with enterprise bargaining processes, and undertakes case management of discipline matters.

Role benefits:
• This role is located at one of our Head Office buildings in Kedron (Brisbane Northside).
• Kedron based roles for the QAS have access to benefits such as: free-onsite parking (and ample free on-street parking), free onsite pool and gym, onsite cafe, home mortgage salary packaging benefits, access to flexible work arrangements.

Job details

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Your current résumé; and
• A 2-page statement outlining your suitability for this position. Your statement is to include examples and outcomes achieved in previous roles to demonstrate that you possess the key attributes to perform successfully in this specific role. Your statement should address the requirements set out in the basis of selection as listed in the role description.

Before applying, please ensure you read the full Role Description attached. Further information on preparing your application is contained in the Applicant Information Kit. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the person listed in the Job Details.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated high level end-to-end case management experience with substantial capability managing misconduct and discipline matters, performance management and employee complaints.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in providing high level advisory and support services to senior leaders on contemporary industrial and employee relations matters, including legislative frameworks, policy issues and developments, trends and emerging issues, at both state and federal level within the public sector.
• High level skills in the preparation and management of all aspects of industrial disputes, demonstrated through advocacy, negotiation and persuasion skills, and an in-depth knowledge of QIRC rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated capability in applying high level innovative and analytical problem-solving skills to generate effective solutions and options, with a flexible and agile approach in a complex, rapidly changing and sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve organisational objectives and high-level capability in building productive relationships with clients and a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Highly developed communication and oral presentation skills, including the ability to write concise, high-quality reports, briefs and correspondence.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• Whilst not mandatory, a recognised qualification in human resources, law or business will be highly regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• 671049 25 - Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 355KB)
  
  
  671049 25 - Role Description (Word, 1,003KB)