About the Company
Davidson is proud to partner with a prominent Queensland Government organisation seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner (AO6) to join its collaborative Human Resources team.
Operating within a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, this organisation plays an important role in supporting Queensland's economic growth and broader strategic priorities. With a strong focus on its people, the organisation is committed to delivering contemporary HR practices, building workforce capability and fostering a high-performing workplace culture.
About the Role
Reporting to the Principal HR Business Partner, you will provide high-quality strategic and operational HR advice to leaders across the organisation. Working within a collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering practical, contemporary people solutions that support business objectives and positive workforce outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with leaders to provide expert advice across employee relations, performance management, recruitment and workforce matters.
- Providing guidance on complex HR issues, ensuring compliance with relevant Queensland public sector legislation, industrial instruments, policies and directives.
- Supporting managers with early intervention, performance and conduct management, absenteeism and rehabilitation matters.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of workforce strategies, HR policies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinating talent management, onboarding, graduate programs and workforce capability initiatives.
- Analysing workforce data and identifying opportunities to improve employee engagement, organisational performance and HR service delivery.
About You
You are an experienced HR professional who brings a strong understanding of contemporary HR practices, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in HR business partnering, providing both strategic and operational advice within a complex organisational environment.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and HR governance, ideally within the Queensland public sector.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and workplace issues.
- The ability to influence, coach and support leaders to achieve effective people outcomes.
- Experience contributing to workforce planning, organisational development and capability-building initiatives.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
You will be comfortable balancing competing priorities while delivering timely, practical and commercially considered HR advice.
The Benefits
- Competitive remuneration: AO6 salary of $119,802 – $127,942 per annum plus superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements: Full-time opportunity working 36.25 hours per week.
- Meaningful impact: Contribute to people initiatives that support an organisation delivering important outcomes for Queensland.
- Professional development: Gain exposure to diverse HR matters, strategic projects and workforce improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced HR professionals in a supportive, purpose-driven team.
- Contract opportunity: Fixed-term appointment through to 26 February 2027, with the possibility of extension.
To Apply
If you are an experienced HR Business Partner looking to make a meaningful contribution within the Queensland public sector, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, or contact Natalee Thorpe (natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com) for a confidential discussion.
