Principal Human Resources Consultant - Darling Downs South West, HR Operations

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government department in Queensland is seeking a Principal Human Resources Consultant to provide expert advice in HR management and lead regional staff. The role involves monitoring project teams, establishing effective partnerships, and contributing to change management practices. Ideal candidates will have substantial HR expertise. This position supports a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and highly skilled HR professional with experience in human resource management.
• Ability to manage teams and deliver quality services.
• Knowledge of change management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, plan and lead work teams for improved resource management.
• Contribute to change and relational management processes.
• Establish partnerships for quality service delivery.
• Conduct reviews of HR services.

Skills

Human resource management

Workforce management strategies

Complex HR matters

Job description

Principal Human Resources Consultant - Darling Downs South West, HR Operations

The Darling Downs South West Regional, Human Resources School Operations Branch is looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled HR professional to join the team. This role will provide expert advice regarding the delivery of human resource management services including workforce management strategies, recruitment and selection, industrial relations, organisational health services, change management strategies, complex HR matters and school workforce management issues. This position will be responsible for the management of a team of regional staff to provide human resource services to the Darling Downs South West Region.

About The Department Of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About The Role

The Principal HR Consultant role includes the following responsibilities:

• Monitor, plan and lead work and/or project teams dedicated to assisting schools in achieving organisational goals through improved use of resources and human resource management practices.
• As a member of the regional and human resource program's senior management team, contribute to change and relational management processes in the region.
• Establish effective internal partnerships to deliver quality services.
• Commission or conduct reviews of human resource services programs and functions.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group

Education & Training

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Government Administration

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