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Senior HR Business Partner


Wacol Youth Remand Centre; Youth Detention Operations; Youth Justice; Brisbane City

Are you a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make a real difference? The Human Resources team at the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support is seeking a dynamic individual to join us as a Senior HR Business Partner. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders to develop strategies and deliver tailored HR solutions that support business needs whilst ensuring compliance with policies, practices and legislation.

You’ll play a key role in building workforce capability, fostering an inclusive and culturally capable workplace, and driving meaningful change. With flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity, this is your chance to contribute to a department dedicated to community safety, cultural connection, and human rights.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/691507/26
Closing date 24-Jun-2026
Job duration 12 Months with possible extension
Contact person Matt Verrenkamp
Contact details Mobile: 0438 788 684
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Are you a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make a real difference? The Human Resources team at the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support is seeking a dynamic individual to join us as a Senior HR Business Partner.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with leaders to develop and implement innovative and practical HR strategies that align with business needs and departmental priorities.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and organisational change and workforce planning.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders to understand their needs and deliver tailored HR solutions that drive positive outcomes.
• Use workforce data and analytics to identify trends, address challenges, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Deliver training and coaching to leaders to enhance HR capability and support effective people management practices.
• Actively contribute to fostering an inclusive and culturally capable workplace that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, executive briefs, and submissions on significant HR issues, and represent the department in meetings, conferences, and tribunals, including the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team to promote continuous improvement and deliver best-practice HR services across the department.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR legislation, enterprise agreements, modern awards, policies, and directives to ensure compliance and consistency with Queensland Public Sector standards.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the critical services provided by the department, driving positive change and supporting safer, stronger communities across Queensland.

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

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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