Principal HR Business Partner | Strategic & Operational Impact
Initial 6 Month Contract with possibility of extension
Brisbane CBD Location
Are you a HR Business Partner who thrives in complex environments, influences leaders with confidence, and delivers practical people solutions at pace. This is a rare opportunity to partner directly with an executive business unit within a large, purpose-driven public sector organisation delivering high-impact outcomes across Queensland
The Opportunity
As a Principal HR Business Partner, you will be embedded within a dynamic business area, acting as the trusted advisor to senior leaders across:
- Performance management & complex case management
- Medical and underperformance matters
- Workforce planning & establishment management
- High-volume and strategic recruitment
- Leadership coaching & capability uplift
- Strategic workforce risk identification
This is a visible, high-trust role where your judgment, credibility and commercial thinking will shape workforce outcomes.
What You’ll Be Known For
- Confidently managing high-stakes performance and medical matters
- Coaching leaders through complex people decisions
- Delivering recruitment outcomes aligned to workforce strategy
- Balancing operational demands with long-term workforce planning
- Building trusted partnerships across senior stakeholders
- Operating with discretion, agility and professionalism
About You
You are an experienced HR Business Partner who:
- Has strong generalist HR expertise within a regulated or public sector environment
- Is comfortable navigating sensitive, time-critical matters
- Brings sound knowledge of employment legislation and policy
- Thrives in fast-paced, evolving settings
- Builds credibility quickly and influences with clarity
- You combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery.
Why Apply?
- Direct business partnering exposure
- High-impact, visible role
- Diverse, complex people portfolio
- Collaborative and inclusive culture
- Flexible and agile workforce model
If you are a confident HR leader ready to step into a senior partnering role where your expertise truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee Thorpe (Natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com), quoting reference JN -022026-42472. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
