Principal Human Resources Consultant

**About Us**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is dedicated to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. We support 1,200 schools and employee over 95,000 staff across Queensland. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision.

**About the Role**:As the Principal Human Resources Consultant, you will**:

- Lead and oversee project teams in the development, implementation, maintenance and review of programs.
- Review programs, systems, policies and procedures to support the human resource management functions and strategic objectives.
- Use individual and team capabilities to delegate tasks effectively and negotiate the responsibility of work outcomes.
- Coordinate or assist in the planning and delivery of training for staff in relation to human resource management issues associated with the branches or area's responsibilities.
- Represent the unit at high level negotiations in a variety of forums on issues relating to the functional activities of the branch or area.
- Critically evaluate and interpret data, policies and processes to propose options and solutions that appropriately respond to client and stakeholder needs.
- Promote a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment for staff which encourages commitment, skills development and professional growth, and continuous improvement.

**Highly desirable skills and experience**:

- Experience designing and leading the implementation of business process improvement initiatives in a HR context.
- Committed to high standard and quality of work in a complex organisation.
- Advanced HR advisory capabilities and expertise in an ability to advise at a senior level.
- An ability to provide strategic guidance and expert advice on employment award and instrument interpretation.
- Supports a culturally safe environment.

**What's in it for you**:

- Generous superannuation.
- Flexible work options.
- AHRI Professional Membership.
- Inclusive and supportive Team.
- Health and Wellbeing and Professional Development.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

**How to apply**:

- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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