People & Change Leader — Principal HR Advisor

Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business in Brisbane is seeking an experienced HR leader to shape a new department. You will coach managers and executives, manage complex employee matters, and design practical people solutions that balance organisational needs with fairness and empathy.

You will lead a small HR Business Partners team, partnering across the department to support change, workforce initiatives and positive employee experiences as the organisation

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading HR teams and advising senior leaders.
• Experience handling complex people matters including performance, conduct and wellbeing.
• Ability to coach executives and managers to implement practical, fair HR solutions.
• Proven track record in driving organisation effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of HR Business Partners and partner with leaders across the department.
• Navigate complex employee matters with fairness, empathy and sound decision-making.
• Provide pragmatic, contemporary people solutions and drive workforce initiatives.
• Invest in capability through coaching, mentoring and guidance for leaders and HR team.

Skills

HR leadership

Performance management

Employee relations

Coaching & mentoring

Change management

Job description

Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business in Brisbane is seeking an experienced HR leader to shape a new department. You will coach managers and executives, manage complex employee matters, and design practical people solutions that balance organisational needs with fairness and empathy.

You will lead a small HR Business Partners team, partnering across the department to support change, workforce initiatives and positive employee experiences as the organisation