Do you have a passion for and expertise in Human Resources? We have an opportunity for an AO5 HR Business Partner to join our Team

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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 a Human Resources Business Partner, you will: 

• work closely with managers to provide support and advice on a diverse range of human resource matters. 
• have the opportunity to contribute to policy development, workforce planning and various human resource projects as they arise.

This position reports to the Manager, Human Resources. 

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity

The position will be based primarily at either Cairns or Townsville campus, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice to staff and management in relation to terms and conditions of employment including the interpretation and application of certified agreements, awards, directives and policies.
• In collaboration with the Manager Human Resources, provide high level advice and support to managers to undertake informal and formal performance management processes, including discipline, complaints, and appeals. 
• Interpret, analyse and monitor human resource data and reports to assist managers with workforce planning and operational matters and formulate corrective and performance improvement actions where required.
• Oversee and coordinate recruitment and selection processes within your area of responsibility including developing and updating role descriptions and providing effective advice and mentoring throughout all phases of recruitment including selection methodologies. 
• Actively participate in strategic and operational planning processes, committees and networks, including consultation processes with TAFE Queensland, unions and staff representatives.
• Develop and deliver various information sessions including Inductions, Code of Conduct, Recruitment and Selection, and general human resource management related training as required.
• Contribute to human resource projects as they arise to deliver high quality human resource solutions and customer outcomes.
• Support the Work Health Safety and Health Management teams in the promotion and implementation of initiatives and processes.  
• Maintain high levels of communication to effectively liaise, negotiate, consult and problem solve with a diverse range of stakeholders and recommending improvements in systems and processes whilst developing solutions to problems specific to the business environment. 
• Prepare written reports, briefings and correspondence relating to human resource matters for executive endorsement and /or approval. 
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Showing Initiative, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer and Taking Responsibility.

How you will be assessed

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

1. Demonstrated high level knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply contemporary legislation, awards, agreements, policies, procedures and directives to the employment and management of human resources. 
2. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in undertake research and investigations and preparing confidential reports and correspondence relating to a broad range of complex and sensitive human resource management issues 
3. Proven ability to engage, collaborate and advise key stakeholders on best practice recruitment and talent acquisition strategies and initiatives whilst navigating a demanding and challenging labour hire environment. 
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation with the capacity to resolve issues and manage dispute/grievance resolution and advocacy. 
5. Proven experience collaborating in a multi-faceted team whilst effectively balancing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and achieving successful outcomes.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and experience in human resources, business, organisational development or related disciplines

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: 6 August 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-730

For further information, please contact:

Contact name: Ben Casey

Role:  Director, Human Resources 

Email: ben.casey@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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