About the Organisation
The Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ) is one of 23 dioceses within the Anglican Church of Australia, supporting communities through a network of 134 parishes, 14 schools, 19 early education and care services, a theological college and a significant number of residential community and social service programs
The Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) plays a critical role in supporting affiliated schools and early learning centres, providing governance, HR advisory and workforce support services across a diverse and values-led network.
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director (currently being recruited by Davidson), the Director, Human Resources is a senior advisory role with a dual strategic and operational focus.
This is not a traditional 'team leadership' role - instead, it operates as a central HR escalation and advisory function, supporting school-based HR teams and leaders across complex workforce matters.
Key areas include:
- Providing high-level HR and ER advice across schools and early learning centres
- Supporting and advising on complex employee relations matters and investigations
- Contributing to enterprise bargaining processes and workforce strategy
- Developing HR policies, contracts and governance frameworks
- Coaching and supporting leaders to build capability across the network
- Leading stakeholder engagement through the ASC HR network
This role is critical in balancing risk, governance and practical outcomes while supporting a diverse group of stakeholders.
About You
You are a senior HR practitioner who thrives in a consultative, multi-stakeholder environment.
You bring:
- Strong generalist HR and senior HRBP experience
- Deep expertise in employee relations and workplace legislation with experience managing complex and sensitive matters
- Confidence operating in governance-driven or regulated environments
- The ability to influence, coach and guide leaders without direct authority - a collaborative, relationship-led approach
- Experience working in a multi-stakeholder or federated organisational environment is essential (e.g. education, not-for-profit, church-based sector)
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (8 to 10 years in a similar role).
- Membership with AHRI or other relevant professional bodies is desirable
- Hold and maintain a current Working with Children Blue Card - or the ability to acquire
- Hold and maintain a current National Police Certificate - or the ability to acquire
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanaent Resident, or hold unrestricted work rights visa in Australia.
This organisation operates within a Christian values based environment. You do not need to be actively practising; however, you must be comfortable working within a faith-based setting and supporting those values in a professional context.
The Benefits
- Senior, high-impact HR role with genuine influence
- Purpose-led organisation with strong community impact
- Flexible working options (.8 or full-time)
- Work from home opportunity of 1-2 days per week.
- Brisbane CBD location with dedicated onsite parking options available
- Salary: $173,000.00 – $192,000.00 + super
The application process
Please apply with your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Catherine Lyttle on catherine.lyttle@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -042026-43125. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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