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Senior HR Advisor

Job Posted 3/5/2025
ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA
Brisbane, QUEENSLAND 4000
Category Human Resources
Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of Queensland's passenger rail network, which is undergoing significant changes in response to unprecedented growth and emerging demands. The successful candidate will be part of a delivery-focused team, united by their purpose to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders.

What you'll do:

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the transformation of Queensland's passenger rail network. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include liaising with key stakeholders, developing role descriptions, applying HR policies and frameworks, preparing various HR-related documents, and supporting the Principal HR Advisor. You will also need to stay updated on contemporary human resource management practices. This role requires someone who can work independently and confidently across a dynamic project-driven portfolio.

  • Liaise with key stakeholders to understand resourcing needs.
  • Develop new, and update existing, role descriptions.
  • Apply HR policies and frameworks in achieving business outcomes.
  • Prepare HR related correspondence, briefs, reports and resource requests to a high standard.
  • Support the Principal HR Advisor as required to build and mature HR service delivery across the branch.
  • Maintain an understanding of contemporary human resource management practices.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior HR Advisor position will bring recent Queensland Government experience and the ability to work independently across a dynamic project-driven portfolio. You should have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary human resource management practices as well as relevant legislation, industrial agreements, policies and procedures. Strong judgement and critical thinking skills are essential for this role. Additionally, excellent relationship management skills are crucial for building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients.

  • Recent Queensland Government experience
  • Ability to work as an independent HR advisor
  • Understanding of contemporary human resource management practices
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, policies and procedures
  • Strong judgement and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to creating a single integrated network accessible to everyone. They foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers all employees to thrive. They strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. They are dedicated to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They support their employees' growth and development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

About the job

Contract Type: TEMPORARY
Specialism: Government
Focus: Human Resources
Industry: Transport and Rail
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Brisbane
Salary: Negotiable

Robert Walters Australia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.