The role 

Reporting to the Director, Policy, Partnering and Systems Administration, your role provides high level strategic direction and advice on the application and development of contemporary HR policies. The role will proactively manage and ensure compliance with all current industrial frameworks, legislative requirements, employment conditions and enterprise bargaining agreements relevant to Queensland Health's workforce.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Demonstrated high level ability to conceptualise, develop, communicate, and evaluate new innovative and creative approaches to address complex organisational issues with respect to complex HR policy development while insuring alignment with industrial, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse range of HR policy related activities and priorities across organisational boundaries to ensure that agreed priorities and service delivery requirements are met.
• Demonstrated high level conceptual, strategic thinking and political awareness coupled with expert knowledge of the industrial relations employment framework as it relates to Queensland Health's workforce and the broader Queensland Public Sector.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including the ability to manage complex and sensitive issues within agreed delivery timeframes.
• Well-developed management skills and knowledge including high level ability in the areas of planning, managing resources, program management, budget preparation and financial management.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Corporate Services Division enables corporate services necessary for Queensland Health to function effectively and deliver essential health services. The Division is responsible for major corporate functions including financial, legal and human resources services and overseeing key governance functions such as risk, audit and privacy. The Division is committed to being partners in health service efficiency and quality. Our aim is to provide multi-dimensional successful partnerships that foster linkages to strengthen relationships in the delivery of our services.

Human Resources Branch provides advice and support to our customers on human resource policy and strategy development, employee relations and industrial reform, executive remuneration frameworks, safety and wellbeing systems, capability and leadership initiatives, workforce management and recruitment services, performance and conduct services and HR business intelligence and other advice and implementation support across Queensland Health for whole-of-government workforce initiatives. 

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including 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, immediate or past