Principal Advisor, People

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Parliamentary Service Full time

About Us
The People and Culture (P&C) unit of the Parliamentary Service operates within the Corporate and Electorate Services division and is led by the Manager of People & Culture. Working closely with the Payroll Services unit, People and Culture deliver a range of human resource support services. it.
The P&C unit while still relatively new is shaping organisational outcomes in achieving both strategic and operational goals. This progress is supported by improving and modernising many of our processes, and developing highly effective client relationships so that the outcomes meet organisational requirements.
The unit provides effective people and culture services and advice to staff and leaders across the Parliamentary Service, including 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly and their electorate office staff, serving approximately 800 customers.
Role Overview
In this newly created position as Principal Advisor, People and Culture you will work closely with executive management, Members of Parliament and the P&C team collaborating and advising on a broad range of HR initiatives. This role is pivotal in delivering specialist employee relations and industrial relations advice across the organisation. The Principal Advisor will lead the development of corporate policies, manage complex casework, and contribute to key people and culture projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality advice and support on employee and industrial relations, including complex case management and stakeholder meetings.
- Lead the creation of corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines related to human resources, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
- Participate in and lead various projects to develop people and culture services, working with service partners to meet priority and time-critical needs.
- Build trusted relationships with Members, staff, and other stakeholders to provide effective and valued people and culture services.

**To contribute to your success in this role you will have**:
**Operational and Strategic Balance**: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational setting while delivering on strategic project outcomes.
**Leadership Experience**: Demonstrated experience as a HR leader in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation, with the ability to take ownership and add significant value. Previous experience within the Queensland public sector is desirable.
**Technical Experience**: Advanced experience in industrial relations including complex case management is required.
**Project Leadership**: Proven success in leading projects across the full employee life cycle, utilizing contemporary HR practices to drive positive change.
**Writing Proficiency**: Strong writing skills with experience in drafting policies and procedures, and a keen attention to detail.
**Team Collaboration**: Highly responsive to the needs of colleagues, consistently making valuable contributions, and always willing to lend a helping hand.
**Interpersonal Skills**: Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills, capable of advising, consulting, and inspiring stakeholders at all levels.
A tertiary qualification or equivalent extensive experience/combined education, with a minimum of 5 years' relevant working experience within human resources.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the SmartJobs website. Applicants are encouraged to view the position description and information package attached.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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