Organisational Change Manager (HR and Industrial Relations)

Glen Fisk Pty; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Fisk Pty seeks an Organisational Change Manager (HR and Industrial Relations) to lead HR-driven organisational change for a Queensland Government project. The role focuses on workforce transitions, industrial obligations and developing the business case for change, with employee and union consultations at the core.

Working with senior leadership and an IT Operating Model Specialist, you will drive organisational design, workforce impact analysis and governance documentation in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering HR-led organisational change initiatives.
• Strong HR and industrial relations knowledge, particularly within government.
• Proven experience developing formal business cases for organisational change.
• Experience managing union consultation and supporting employees affected by workplace change.
• Understanding of organisational design, workforce restructuring and transition processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business cases for organisational change, including workforce impacts, risks, costs and benefits.
• Lead employee and union consultation processes in accordance with relevant legislation and industrial obligations.
• Provide specialist advice on organisational design, workforce transition and employment frameworks.
• Assess organisational structures and workforce impacts, identifying risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support employees and stakeholders throughout organisational change.
• Work closely with senior executives, HR, industrial relations and project teams.
• Prepare executive briefs, consultation documents and governance papers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant public sector legislation, directives and industrial instruments.

Skills

HR Leadership

Industrial Relations

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Government Experience

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business/Management

Job description

Organisational Change Manager (HR and Industrial Relations)

• Contract role until 31/12/2026 with possible extension
• Broader project scheduled through to June 2027, subject to approvals.
• Brisbane CBD - Hybrid flexibility - three days onsite and two days from home.

Glen Fisk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Organisational Change Manager to support a Queensland Government project focused on organisational design, workforce transition and the implementation of a new IT operating model.

This opportunity requires a strong HR and industrial relations background, with a particular focus on developing business cases for change, managing employee consultation and ensuring compliance with public sector employment frameworks.

This is not a traditional business change management role. The focus is on HR-led organisational change, workforce impacts and industrial obligations.

About the Role

Working closely with senior leadership and an IT Operating Model Specialist, you will provide specialist advice and lead the organisational change activities associated with a new operating model.

Your immediate priority will be developing the business case for change and managing the required employee and union consultation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business cases for organisational change, including workforce impacts, risks, costs and benefits.
• Lead employee and union consultation processes in accordance with relevant legislation and industrial obligations.
• Provide specialist advice on organisational design, workforce transition and employment frameworks.
• Assess organisational structures and workforce impacts, identifying risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support employees and stakeholders throughout organisational change.
• Work closely with senior executives, HR, industrial relations and project teams.
• Prepare executive briefs, consultation documents and governance papers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant public sector legislation, directives and industrial instruments.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering HR-led organisational change initiatives.
• Strong HR and industrial relations knowledge, particularly within government.
• Proven experience developing formal business cases for organisational change.
• Experience managing union consultation and supporting employees affected by workplace change.
• Understanding of organisational design, workforce restructuring and transition processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Experience providing advice to senior executives on complex workforce matters.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, business, management or a related discipline.

Highly Desirable

Experience working within Queensland Government, including knowledge of:

• Public Sector Act.
• Industrial Relations Act.
• Supporting Employees Affected by Workplace Change Directive.
• Queensland Government industrial consultation and employment requirements.