Senior Industrial & Workplace Relations Leader

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 159,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Health’s Rockhampton-based role leads the Workforce Relations function, advising on industrial relations, employee relations and organisational change across the Health Service. The Senior leader will shape policy, manage complex cases, and build a high-performing team while engaging unions and external partners.

The position offers a comprehensive remuneration package, with a focus on development, flexible work-life balance and professional growth within a large, integrated

Qualifications

• Experience leading workplace relations in a large/complex organisation.
• Trusted, high-level advice on sensitive workforce matters.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team and develop capability.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator with executives, unions and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workforce Relations function for Central Queensland Health, providing authoritative advice on complex IR, ER, organisational change and workforce matters.
• Provide strategic advice to the Health Service Chief Executive, executive leaders and senior managers.
• Oversee complex case management, industrial disputes and policy governance.
• Lead, coach and develop a specialist team delivering timely, high-quality advice.
• Build relationships with unions, legal advisers and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Health Service in industrial forums and external engagements.
• Identify workforce risks and drive governance and continuous improvement in workplace relations.

Skills

Workplace relations

Industrial relations

Employee relations

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Central Queensland Health’s Rockhampton-based role leads the Workforce Relations function, advising on industrial relations, employee relations and organisational change across the Health Service. The Senior leader will shape policy, manage complex cases, and build a high-performing team while engaging unions and external partners.

The position offers a comprehensive remuneration package, with a focus on development, flexible work-life balance and professional growth within a large, integrated