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Senior People & Culture Advisor


Brisbane

Queensland Parliamentary Service is seeking an experienced employee relations professional to provide expert advice and case management across a range of workforce matters. Working closely with stakeholders across the Parliamentary Service, you will support effective people management, ensure compliance with employment legislation and policies, and contribute to positive workplace outcomes.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/PAR26-87
Closing date 30-Aug-2026
Job duration 12 months
Contact person Isabelle McGee
Contact details 07 3553 6009
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Do you have a passion for fostering positive workplace relationships and providing expert employee relations advice? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support leaders, apply your expertise in employee relations and deliver fair and consistent people outcomes?

Queensland Parliament is seeking an experienced and professional Senior People & Culture Advisor to join our People and Culture team. In this role, you will provide expert case management and trusted advice across a range of workplace matters, including performance, conduct, grievances, workplace investigations & rehabilitation cases and contribute to strong workforce management practices.

Key Objectives

  • Provide expert employee relations advice and case management support across a range of workplace matters.
  • Build the knowledge and capability of leaders to promote fair, consistent, and compliant people practices.
  • Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders to deliver practical people and culture advice, manage workplace risk, and support positive outcomes.

Your Role

  • Manage employee relations matters including performance, conduct, grievances, and workplace investigations.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on disciplinary processes, procedural fairness, documentation, and appropriate workplace actions.
  • Interpret and apply legislation, industrial instruments, and organisational policies to provide accurate and timely advice.
  • Assist with workers' compensation and rehabilitation programs.
  • Prepare high-quality correspondence, submissions, briefing notes, reports and other documentation.
  • Work with leaders to promote positive workplace behaviours, consistent decision-making, and fair outcomes.
  • Identify and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities across people and culture processes, systems, and services.

What We're Looking For

  • Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters and providing practical, risk-informed advice.
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments, and contemporary P&C practices, and the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong written skills with the ability to prepare high-quality correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and manage competing priorities.
  • Experience in workers' compensation and rehabilitation coordination will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At Queensland Parliament you'll see democracy in action. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines, contribute to projects that matter, and build a career you're proud of, supported by leadership, mentoring and wellbeing initiatives. Explore what sets us apart below, then discover current opportunities and how to apply.

Find out more: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Careers

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and a suitability statement via the SmartJobs website. Your suitability statement (no more than two pages) should outline your suitability for the role, focusing on the experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities referenced in the Selection Criteria within the Role Description.

 

Further information

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

Applicants are encouraged to review the full information package and Role Description available on the SmartJobs website.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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