Human Resources Business Partner

About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.
At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values, we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland's reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work.
Your Opportunity
**As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will**:
Assist the Manager, Human Resources, in the achievement of the Corporate Human Resources Team outcomes through management of the day-to-day activities of staff, research and analysis of human resource management issues and provision of consultancy services across the TAFE Queensland Corporate Office.
This position reports to the Manager, Human Resources.
This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity, unless otherwise determined.
The position will be based primarily at Mount Gravatt however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high level advice and support to managers to undertake informal and formal performance management processes including case management.
Understand and interpret employee relations legislation, policies/guidelines and manage processes/procedures relevant to staff discipline, employee complaints and performance matters as required.
Encourage an environment in which high quality, best practice HR services are delivered by continually seeking and recommending improvements in systems and processes and leading by example.
Maintain high levels of communication to effectively liaise, negotiate, consult and problem solve with a diverse range of stakeholders, including internal and external clients.
Coordinate and prepare reports, briefings, operational plans, and correspondence relating to human resources, health and wellbeing issues for executive endorsement and/or approval.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of wellness and wellbeing initiatives for staff across TAFE Queensland.
Build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders to effectively drive projects with a focus to achieve business unit and organisational outcomes.
Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.
How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders regarding sensitive and confidential matters, maintain effective working relationships in a high-pressure environment.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to developing plans, strategies, team goals and the ability to think creatively in a changing environment.
Demonstrated personal drive and integrity through adoption of positive and balanced approach to work in a complex and competitive organisation.
Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation with the capacity to resolve issues and manage dispute/grievance resolution and advocacy.
How to apply
A detailed resume;
A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)
**Closing date**: 11:59pm, Friday 14 March 2025.
**Job Reference Number**: TQ2025-240
**For further information, please contact**:
Robyn Ruffin
A/Director, Human Resources