The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is seeking an experienced Principal Advisor People and Culture Operations to lead day-to-day operational service delivery. In this role, you will provide expert workforce advice, support, and services across the employee lifecycle to senior leaders, managers, and employees. You will develop and implement people and culture initiatives aligned with strategic and operational plans, while fostering a high-performing, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture. Additionally, you will design and implement operational procedures that embed best practices and streamline business processes, driving excellence in P&C operations. This is a new role for the OIC, temporary full time for twelve months, with possible extension.

Job details

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework and is an independent statutory body that reports to Parliament. We have statutory functions and powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) to uphold greater and easier access to information held by government agencies, assisting agencies to understand their obligations under the RTI and IP Acts, and use our regulatory powers to improve compliance.

Our purpose – driving government transparency and information privacy.

Our vision – informed community, accountable government.

Our values – respectful, collaborative, innovative, focused.

Visit us at: https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/

Why join the OIC?

• An opportunity to join a high-performing organisation, committed to maintaining a vital role in upholding transparency and integrity.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and fosters team collaboration and success.
• Flexible work arrangements, working collaboratively with our employees to balance flexibility with in-office attendance to meet operational requirements.

About the Role

The Principal Advisor People and Culture Operations is an experienced generalist HR practitioner with an in-depth understanding of Queensland public sector Awards, Agreements, legislation, directives and policies. This role requires a proactive self-starter with exceptional organisational, critical thinking, and communication skills, capable of managing competing priorities, building effective relationships, and driving continuous improvement in workforce governance. The role also requires experience in health, safety, and wellbeing, along with case management, capability development and performance management.

• Provide expert advice across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Awards, Agreements, policies, and legislation, while partnering with senior leaders to deliver innovative workforce solutions.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of workforce policies, frameworks, and initiatives aligned with organisational objectives and legislative requirements.
• Manage workforce issues through effective case management, workplace interventions, and support for health, safety, and wellbeing, while preparing high-level reports and correspondence to inform decision-making.
• Drive P&C projects, including process improvements, capability development, and equity and diversity strategies, using data and insights to identify trends, address risks, and improve people and performance outcomes.
• Manage and coach the People and Culture Administrator, overseeing payroll and establishment management with the Corporate Administration Agency, and representing the OIC in meetings, committees, and forums.

To understand if this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, and what skills and experience you will need to bring to the role, please review the role description.

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information in your application: 

• A two-page statementaddressing the role requirements, responsibilities and core capabilities of the role, and your motivation to join OIC.  
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements. 
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is expected that applicants will nominate their current, and immediate past supervisors as referees.

Applicants who do not provide a statement and CV/resume will not be considered.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the OIC. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

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.

• AO7 Principal Advsior People and Culture Operations (PDF, 277KB)
  Role Description