Shape the workforce. Rethink recruitment. Connect people with opportunity. Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is seeking a Manager, Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition to connect workforce strategy with practical delivery anticipating future needs, building talent pipelines and strengthening how we attract, select and onboard people to deliver excellent services to Queenslanders.

Job details

Partnering with executives and leaders, you will turn workforce insights into decisions, build hiring manager capability and address emerging workforce risks. You will bring a proactive, relationship-led approach that connects hiring decisions today with the capability QPT needs for the future.

There is room to rethink how recruitment and onboarding work—creating a more connected, responsive experience from first contact to a confident start. As QPT establishes its use of AI, you will help translate its potential into practical improvements, alongside smarter use of data and opportunities for automation. You will also shape future digital improvements, keeping better hiring outcomes and meaningful engagement at the centre of change.

This is a permanent flexible full-time opportunity based in Brisbane.

Why join QPT?

• Shape what comes next: Set the direction for workforce planning and talent acquisition, with a clear connection to organisational priorities and service delivery.
• Make innovation practical: Help establish responsible AI use and explore new ways to make recruitment and onboarding more intuitive, responsive and effective.
• Build connections that matter: Develop partnerships and attraction approaches that connect QPT with diverse, high-quality talent.
• Influence at a senior level: Partner with senior leaders to influence workforce decisions and bring fresh thinking to organisational challenges.

About you

You think strategically, build trusted relationships and follow through. You challenge established practices constructively and know how to turn a good idea into a better service, bringing people with you through change.

You will bring:

• Experience leading workforce planning, talent acquisition or recruitment in a complex environment, connecting workforce strategy with organisational priorities and practical delivery.
• The credibility and judgement to advise senior leaders, build trusted partnerships and influence workforce and hiring decisions.
• A track record of turning fresh thinking into service improvements, with curiosity and sound judgement about responsible AI use, automation and digital innovation.
• Strong analytical capability, translating workforce data, labour market intelligence and performance insights into clear recommendations and action.
• The ability to lead and develop an accountable, collaborative team, support people through change and adapt to broader organisational priorities as business needs evolve.
• Agility and adaptability, with a willingness to contribute to or lead broader organisational projects, priorities and initiatives as business needs evolve.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• 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 preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

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

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

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.

• AO8 - Manager Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition (PDF, 337KB)
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