Join Queensland Corrective Services as a Senior Adviser, Employee Relations and help shape positive workplace outcomes across the organisation. Providing expert employee and industrial relations advice, you'll support complex case management, interpret industrial instruments and policies, prepare high-level correspondence, and contribute to workforce-related advocacy and decision-making.

This role suits a collaborative professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience in employee or industrial relations, and a passion for delivering fair, consistent and ethical workplace outcomes.

Job details

Help shape a positive workplace culture across Queensland Corrective Services.

Are you an experienced employee or industrial relations professional looking for an opportunity to influence workplace outcomes, guide leaders through complex people matters, and contribute to meaningful organisational change?

Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is seeking a Senior Adviser, Employee Relations to join the Employee and Industrial Relations team. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with leaders across the organisation to provide industrially sound advice.

About the role

You'll partner with managers and supervisors to deliver sound, defensible solutions that promote fair, consistent and timely outcomes across the organisation.

You will provide high-level advice and support across a broad range of employee relations matters including:

• Complex case management
• Interpretation of awards, agreements and policy
• Representation in consultative forums
• Preparation of sensitive correspondence, reports and briefings
• Advocacy in matters before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
• Data analysis and workforce insights to support decision-making

About you

We're seeking a collaborative and adaptable professional who can confidently build relationships, navigate complex workplace matters, and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience providing employee relations, industrial relations or complex case management support in the federal or state jurisdiction
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare complex correspondence and reports
• Knowledge of workplace legislation, industrial instruments and employment frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A commitment to delivering professional, ethical and respectful customer service outcomes

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why join QCS?

Queensland Corrective Services plays a critical role in keeping communities safe through rehabilitation, integrity and professional excellence. We offer meaningful work, the opportunity to influence outcomes at scale, and a supportive workplace guided by our values of Professional, Ethical and Respectful.

If you're looking for a senior employee and industrial relations role, where your expertise will genuinely make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/695861/26

Closing Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026

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.

Two positions available.

Documents

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

• 695861-26-Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  695861-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)
  Information Package for Applicants