Principal Advisor, People and Culture

7 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government 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.
Whilst operating for almost two years now we have clear strategic and operational goals to support the HR function within Parliamentary Services. We are actively improving and modernising many of our processes, as well as ensuring we have effective relationships with our clients.
Our stakeholders include staff and leaders across the Parliamentary Service, including 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly and electorate office staff, in total approximately 800 customers.
Role Overview
In this newly created position as Principal Advisor, People and Culture you will be a senior member of the team and work closely with our stakeholders 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 HR 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.
Lead the creation / review 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 others to meet priorities and timeframes.
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 a public sector organisation 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**: Advanced written skills with experience in drafting policies and procedures, including 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 and consulting with 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
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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