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Workforce Human Resource Consultant, People and Culture - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Where strategy supports the frontline.
Make a real impact where it matters most – join the People and Culture Services as a Workforce HR Consultant. Be part of a passionate team in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will provide high-quality human resource management advisory services and project services whilst ensuring compliance with industrial and legislative provisions. It will be your responsibility to ensure the team enables people focused, operationally excellent workforce outcomes.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH687573 |
| Closing date | 27-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Peta Maguire |
| Contact details | 07 4226 3700 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Workforce Advisory and Services Team enables people-focused, operationally excellent workforce outcomes across CHHHS. Through trusted partnerships, expert advice, and seamless service delivery, the team empowers leaders and staff to navigate workplace matters confidently—from recruitment and onboarding to performance, rostering, and HR compliance. By embedding capability, consistency, and care into every interaction, the team drives a connected and responsive workforce experience.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….
- Effectively manage human resource management casework and project work, under the guidance of the Senior Human Resource Consultant. Key focus areas include grievances and investigations; appeals; discipline; anti-discrimination, equity and diversity; voluntary early retirement and ill health retirement; and strategies to promote a supportive work environment, positive work culture and improved capacity to manage work/life balance in client group.
- Provide general Human Resource and Employee Relations advice and support to management and employees within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service across a broad range of human resource management disciplines.
- Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation, awards, policies and procedures and ensure that practices within client groups are consistent with these.
- Ensure that human resource records are managed in an efficient and confidential manner compliant to organisational requirements.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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