Human Resource Advisor

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the Human Resource Advisor, you will:
Be responsible for contributing to the delivery of cost efficient, high quality and client responsive human resource services to regional staff.

This position reports to the Manager, Human Resources

This is a Temporary Part Time opportunity (0.6 FTE 21.75 hours per week), to29/08/2025 with possible extension.

The position will be based primarily at Ashmore however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality, solution-oriented services and advice to TAFE Queensland Gold Coast managers and staff on a range of human resource issues including:
Interpretation and updates to human resource management related legislation, award conditions, directives, and policies
Recruitment and selection
Establishment management
Human Resource operational procedures/policies and delegations
Human Resource Information Systems management and procedures
Staff training and professional development policies and procedures
Extract and manipulate human resource management data and provide regular reports on the performance of a range of human resource administration functions and activities to assist managers in their business operations.
Develop and update role descriptions in consultation with key stakeholders and arrange job analysis questionnaires, Job Evaluation Management System (JEMS) evaluation and related processes.
Actively contribute to the development, documentation and implementation of quality procedures ensuring human resource best practice.
Manage multiple and conflicting priorities, meet set deadlines, and have a high level of attention to detail in performance of work tasks.
Provide comprehensive project administration support including:
support for project planning e.g., arrange meetings and consultation events.
undertake research to source information and collect data.
implement project activities as directed.
develop and proactively foster effective working relationships with key project stakeholders.
Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions.
Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.
Model and actively promote an ethical and safe work environment that supports a culture of zero harm and best practice regarding health, safety, wellness and sustainability.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
Demonstrates a sound knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire a sound knowledge of contemporary human resource management practices through interpretation of legislation, policies and procedures.
Project administration skills, including the ability to define project tasks, set priorities and coordinate activities effectively to meet competing deadlines
Demonstrates sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to develop options and solutions to meet human resource management needs.
Demonstrates competence in the operation of computerised systems and demonstrated ability to manipulate data to draw and analyse reports as requested.
Displays well developed interpersonal, oral and written communication, negotiation and consultation skills including the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships to contribute effectively to team activities and achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes.

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: 16:00, Thursday 03/07/2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-546

For further information, please contact:
Human Resources