Strategic People Partner

Queensland Rail Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Rail Limited in Brisbane is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with Executives and General Managers, delivering strategic people programs and practical solutions to complex challenges.

Based in Brisbane on a temporary basis until May 2028, you will shape workforce strategies, support change initiatives and strengthen organisational performance while focusing on employee experience and connected leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HRBP in a large, complex or matrixed organisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders on people strategy.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide change, including cultural, structural and operational transformation.
• Solid industrial relations expertise.
• Data-driven decision making with workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver workforce strategies addressing capability gaps and employee experience.
• Partner with leaders and executives to strengthen leadership capability and culture.
• Use workforce analytics and budgeting insights to guide decisions.
• Shape and deliver strategic people programs, policies and frameworks.
• Tackle complex people and organisation challenges with sound judgement and care.
• Collaborate across HR teams to co-create practical workforce solutions.
• Support leaders to build connected, high-performing teams and manage performance/IR matters.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Industrial relations

Workforce planning

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational design

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people.

Purpose That Counts.

Make a positive difference to how our people experience work, connect with others and contribute to Queensland Rail’s future. Providing strategic HR partnership to Executives and General Managers across the Corporate portfolio, you’ll support a professional services workforce through the delivery of strategic people programs and practical solutions to complex challenges. As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll combine your experience with a collaborative approach, working alongside colleagues and leaders to strengthen capability, connection and organisational performance.

This is a temporary vacancy until May 2028 based in Brisbane with a salary starting at $156,000 + 12.75% superannuation.

Our Senior HR Business Partners make a meaningful contribution by:

• Developing and delivering workforce strategies that address capability gaps, improve people’s experience at work and prepare Queensland Rail for strong, sustainable performance
• Partnering with leaders and Executives to strengthen leadership capability, build connection and deliver cultural initiatives that support people through change and enable innovation
• Using workforce analytics, budgeting insights and external benchmarks to guide decisions and continuously improve strategic people outcomes
• Shaping and delivering strategic people programs, policies and frameworks that strengthen employee experience and connection while advancing business priorities
• Working through complex people and organisational challenges with sound judgement and care, providing trusted advice
• Working collaboratively across HR teams to co-create practical workforce solutions
• Supporting leaders to build connected, high-performing teams by leveraging broader HR support to guide effective performance management, leadership development and the resolution of complex employee and industrial relations matters

People Who Count.We’re looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner who wants to make a positive difference through meaningful people programs, strong relationships and practical solutions to complex challenges. Your strategic partnering experience is essential. Equally important is how you work with others: contributing to a positive team culture, sharing knowledge and bringing a genuine willingness to learn and develop others.

You’ll bring:

• Experience operating as a Senior HR Business Partner in a large, complex or matrixed organisation
• A track record of delivering strategic people programs that improve employee experience, strengthen connection and achieve meaningful business outcomes
• A proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders on people strategy
• Experience leading enterprise-wide change, including cultural, structural and operational transformation
• Solid industrial relations expertise, with confidence navigating complex industrial environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change leadership skills
• Experience in organisational design, workforce planning and cultural transformation
• Data-driven expertise, using insights to inform decisions
• Good knowledge of modern HR practices, service models and relevant legislative frameworks
• A collaborative, credible approach that builds trust at all levels, with a commitment to teamwork and a positive team culture

Supporting a Diverse WorkforceQueensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.