Principal HR Consultant, Employee Relations

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Your new opportunity
Are you ready to make a difference in a central agency that drives Queensland's economic priorities? As the Principal HR Consultant specialising in Employment Relations, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert HR advice, leading case management, and building the capability of the HR advisory team.

This is your chance to work in a collaborative, supportive team environment where your expertise will directly contribute to making Queensland Treasury a great place to work.

In this role, you will:

- Provide timely, expert advice and case management on workplace matters such as conduct, performance, grievances, appeals, and organisational change.
- Research, prepare, and present high-quality written documentation and briefings on complex HR and employment-related issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, delivering tailored programs and expert case management.
- Work closely with your manager to foster capability development in the team and contemporary HR practices.
- Deliver HR projects, strategies, and initiatives aligned with Treasury's Strategic Workforce Plan and business needs.

What experience you will bring:
To excel in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Comprehensive experience in end-to-end complex case management and employment relations matters.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently brief on complex workplace matters to leaders and executives.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, adapting quickly, identifying emerging issues, and providing expert advice.
- Proven relationship-building and collaboration skills with leaders and executives.
- Experience leading or contributing to HR projects.

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however, relevant qualifications to accompany demonstrated experience will be highly regarded.

How to apply
- Your resume detailing relevant experience
- A one page cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience applies to this role.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/649054/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • Principal Officer, Employee Relations

    3 days ago

    Brisbane Central Business District, Australia HAYS Full time

    An exciting opportunity for an ER Specialist - a permanent full time role based in Brisbane Square **Your new company** *** Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our...

  • Principal HR Business Partner

    4 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Office of Industrial Relations Full time

    This role provides specialist industrial and employee relations advice and support to OIR management regarding OIR employees. As a member of the OIR Human Resources team, the role works closely with the Ethical Standards and Organisational Culture units to ensure a coordinated and timely approach to case management. As Principal HR Business Partner, you...

  • Employee Relations Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    The opportunityAs our Employee Relations Consultant you will: Provide accurate and timely employee relations, human resources and industrial relations advice and consultancy services to management and staff focussing on delivering effective solutions that support a high performing work environment.Undertake employment screening activities to support...

  • Employee Relations Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The opportunityAs Our Employee Relations Consultant You WillProvide accurate and timely employee relations, human resources and industrial relations advice and consultancy services to management and staff focussing on delivering effective solutions that support a high performing work environment.Undertake employment screening activities to support...

  • Principal HR Consultant

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Communities, Housing and Digital Economy Full time

    **As Principal HR Consultant you will be**: - Supporting operational areas in developing, implementing, administering and reviewing strategic human resource management and organisational frameworks - Facilitating the resolution of complex employee issues through the provision of effective support, through case management and workplace interventions. -...

  • Principal Advisor Employee Relations

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    **The Principal Advisor Employee Relations provides strategic, tactical and operational advice and support to the department, including in the key areas of the management and resolution of industrial disputation; the negotiation of employment conditions including enterprise bargaining; advocacy on behalf of the Department, including before the Queensland...

  • Ao7 Principal Employee Relations Advisor

    5 days ago

    South Brisbane, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading Are you an experienced HR or Employee Relations professional looking for your next challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping HR and Employee Relations policies. Our government sector client is seeking an **AO7 Principal Employee...

  • HR Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Troocoo Full time

    Join to apply for the HR Consultant role at Troocoo2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the HR Consultant role at TroocooTroocoo is proud to be partnering with a globally recognised employer of choice based in the Northern Suburbs of Brisbane with parking, with a strong commitment to innovation, inclusion, and national capability,...

  • Principal Employee Relations

    1 day ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Aurizon Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Job Number: Work type:Permanent - Full TimeLocation:BrisbaneCategories:Human Resources, Business ProfessionalLocation: Brisbane / HybridCompetitive package with annual bonus eligibilityAbout the role:Aurizon is seeking a Principal Adviser – Employee Relations to manage the development, negotiation and implementation of Enterprise Agreements in partnership...

  • Principal HR Consultant

    2 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    **As the Principal Consultant, Workforce Performance, you will contribute to the provision of excellence in ambulance services by: - providing high-level advice, support, and practical assistance to senior leaders and regional HR practitioners on complex workforce management matters - focussing on early intervention and resolution - developing partnerships,...