This role provides authoritative advice to senior managers and clients of TAFE Queensland on workforce relations issues.

Job details

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. 

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the Employee Relations Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Provide authoritative advice to senior managers and clients of TAFE Queensland on workforce relations issues

This position reports to the Manager, Employee Relations.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity, unless otherwise determined.

The position will be based primarily at Mount Gravatt however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and consultancy services to executive, senior managers and clients on workforce relations issues including legislation, policies, systems and practices. 
• Provide expert training, coaching and support to employees and managers in relation to workforce relations issues.
• Perform advocacy services at tribunals including the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and Public Service Commission to represent TAFE Queensland’s interests.
• Represent TAFE Queensland at high level negotiations relating to workforce relations issues for example enterprise bargaining negotiations.
• Lead and oversee project teams or other staff in the development, implementation, review and reporting of initiatives, programs, policies and targeted plans which relate to workforce relations.
• Develop and evaluate policy and administrative procedures incorporating innovative solutions to complex employment issues. 
• Prepare correspondence, including briefing materials and reports, for the Minister, Chief Executive Officer and other senior staff on issues related to workforce relations.
• Establish networks and liaise with clients, officers from other agencies, unions and other external bodies to promote and monitor contemporary human resource management issues.
• Undertake ongoing research and analysis of contemporary human resource practices and policies occurring at a whole of government level, with a specific focus on workforce relations.
• Provide leadership and model exemplary conduct for our team and other TAFE Queensland employees together with continually seeking better ways to enhance operations.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Demonstrated knowledge in employment law, particularly the Queensland industrial framework and/or public sector.
2. Relevant experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations and/or Human Resources.
3. Experience in, or ability to quickly gain experience in, advocacy in industrial tribunals such as the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, the Fair Work Commission, or the Queensland or Australian Human Rights Commission.
4. Outstanding interpersonal skills
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
6. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
7. Strong problem-solving abilities

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge in employment law, particularly the Queensland industrial framework and/or public sector.
• Relevant experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations and/or Human Resources.
• Experience in, or ability to quickly gain experience in, advocacy in industrial tribunals such as the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, the Fair Work Commission, or the Queensland or Australian Human Rights Commission.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 5:00pm, Friday 14 August 2026.

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-771

For further information, please contact:

Wesley Davey
Manager, Employee Relations
Wesley.Davey@tafeqld.edu.au

Further information

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

Documents

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