The role 

Reporting to the Director, Employment Relations, Workforce Relations and Policy Unit. Your role will be responsible for, lead and manage a high performing team in the delivery of industrial relations, human resource, employee relations and advisory services to stakeholders across Queensland Health. It manages and coordinates emergent industrial matters and other strategic and tactical related functions.

The successful person

You will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial relations legislation, human resources policies, standards and procedures with the proven ability to apply such knowledge in resolving issues.
• Previous experience in/or knowledge of the healthcare sector and clinical workforce terms and conditions of employment or demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Demonstrated high level consultative, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and impartial manner.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop employees (direct reports), identifying key learning opportunities for staff and empowering them by actively delegating tasks.
• High level expertise in managing the implementation of organisational change, organisational improvement and best practice concepts and initiatives.

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.

The Human Resources Branch provides advice and support, including 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-ofgovernment 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:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.