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Director Workforce Capability and Enablement
South Brisbane
The Director Workforce Capability and Enablement will provide leadership and expert advice to the People and Culture team and the Executive and Senior leadership teams on strategic matters that will optimise CHQs workforce e.g. workforce analytics and reporting, culture uplift, systems and workforce planning, leadership capability, health equity and diversity and inclusion. Lead the delivery of agreed People and Culture projects and initiatives and lead organisational culture and leadership development programs that will foster a sense of connectivity and wellbeing across the entire workforce (clinical and non-clinical).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | HR & Industrial Relations |
| Classification | HSO |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ689090 |
| Closing date | 13-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | John Hammond |
| Contact details | 07 3068 5572 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
The People and Culture portfolio incorporates functions across human resources, recruitment, health safety and wellbeing, culture and leadership, performance and system capability, and legal services.
About the Role
In this role you will utilise CHQ's resources to maximise the positive impact we have for children, young people and families (Leader of Function) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
- Develop the organisations maturity in utilising and managing their workforce by leveraging CHQ's workforce strategies, analytics and solutions.
- Undertake regular analysis and best practice research to continually optimise CHQ's workforce.
- Design and develop programs and / or projects that assist with effective management of the CHQ workforce by:
- partnering with corporate teams within CHQ
- navigating CHQ's governance framework to gain buy in
- documenting and presenting concepts and potential workforce solutions to CHQ's senior leaders that articulate workforce optimisation and benefits realisation.
- Lead CHQ's strategic workforce planning framework, including the advancement of strategic workforce and plans as required.
- Provide strategic leadership to the culture and leadership team in support of workforce programs such as workforce recognition, engagement and reward, performance management, leadership development and wellbeing.
- Establish and maintain formal partnerships with the vendors of existing Workforce Solutions, to ensure they are running smoothly and continue to meet the requirements of CHQ.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
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 apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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