Regional HR & Workplace Safety Leader

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a confident Manager – Workforce to lead HR and Workplace Health & Safety across a regional setting in Rockhampton. You will set strategy, provide expert advice and drive service delivery to regional management and staff.

You will build workforce capability, ensure safe practices and foster a culture where people feel supported, safe and empowered to perform at their best. Applicants will thrive in a complex operational environment and demonstrate collaborative

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading HR and/or workplace health and safety functions in a large and operationally focused organisation.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary human resource management, employee relations and workplace health and safety practices.
• Ability to provide clear, balanced and practical advice on complex and sensitive workforce matters.
• Experience managing investigations, performance issues, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, directives, policies and public sector frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, build capability and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups and influence outcomes at both strategic and operational levels; commitment to equity, diversity, safety and respectful workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and management of HR and workplace health and safety services to support regional management and staff.
• Provide authoritative advice and support on complex workforce matters across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality HR services, including recruitment and selection, reporting, performance management and general HR advisory services.
• Oversee workplace health and safety systems and practices to support compliance, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Guide the region in meeting departmental priorities and obligations relating to workplace health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Public Service Commission directives, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee investigations and reviews into employee relations matters, and develop appropriate strategies for resolution.
• Build workforce capability through coaching, mentoring and the facilitation of training on relevant policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships across QAS, Queensland Health, other government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Partner with operational managers and stakeholders to support strategic and operational workforce planning.
• Contribute to significant and complex projects, programmes and initiatives in partnership with Research and Innovation and other key areas.
• Drive innovation, best practice and continuous improvement aligned with whole-of-government and organisational priorities.
• Lead, support and develop direct reports, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Provide HR leadership and mentoring to regional Senior HR Consultants and contribute to statewide HR initiatives.
• Undertake policy and procedural reviews and provide recommendations to improve regional and statewide operations.

Skills

HR Leadership

Workplace Health & Safety

Strategic Advisory

Investigations & Discipline

Legislation & Public Sector

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

People development & coaching

Cross-agency collaboration

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a confident Manager – Workforce to lead HR and Workplace Health & Safety across a regional setting in Rockhampton. You will set strategy, provide expert advice and drive service delivery to regional management and staff.

You will build workforce capability, ensure safe practices and foster a culture where people feel supported, safe and empowered to perform at their best. Applicants will thrive in a complex operational environment and demonstrate collaborative