HR Officer

2 days ago


Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Queensland Fire Department
Status
Temporary Flexible Full-time

Tenure Period
Positions 1 & 2: until March 2026. Position 3: until 14 November 2025

Possibility Of Extension
Yes

Classification
AO4

Salary
$3, $3,762.40 per fortnight

Division
Strategy & Corporate Services

Region/Directorate
PPL & CULTURE

Work Unit
People & Culture

Location:
Any QFD Hub

Closing Date
Midnight, 28th September 25

Current
Queensland Fire Department
employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
About Us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is committed to reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan, contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

*Purpose of the role*
Human Resource Services is responsible for providing professional advice and support to regional and state office managers and staff across the employee lifecycle including employee entitlements, Human Resource (HR) systems, establishment management and local recruitment and selection. The team also contributes to the design, development and delivery of HR initiatives, policies and resources to ensure compliance and best practice in alignment with whole-of-government, departmental and business unit needs.

You will be a valued member of the team, working closely with staff, managers and decision makers to progress day-to-day human resource entitlements and activities. You will liaise with Queensland Shared Services (as provider of QFD payroll services) and subject matter experts to ensure timely innovative fit for purpose outcomes. You will also contribute to building HR capability across our diverse workforce through system support and continuous improvement of business processes and other resources.

*Key requirements
Highly Desirable Requirements*

  • Knowledge and/or experience in contemporary HR management and best practice.

*Your key accountabilities
Responsibilities*
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

  • Provide timely and quality advice and support to employee and manager enquiries, to ensure effective application of HR policy, procedures and resources.
  • Ensure the effective and compliant use of HR systems and program governance through user training, validation of documentation, establishment management, and records management.
  • Maintain knowledge and awareness of HR practices, systems and resources to ensure compliance with current legislation, awards and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
  • Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure activities are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Contribute to HR capability across the workforce through the design and implementation of (online and face to face) procedures, guidelines and resources, including recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Assist with the preparation of documentation and reports to support governance, compliance and evidence-based decision in accordance with departmental requirements.
  • Participate in projects and working groups to ensure outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes and meet business and client's needs.
  • Actively participate in team cohesiveness and capability through professional development opportunities and promotion of a positive environment with ethical practices, workplace safety, equity, and diversity.

*Capabilities
Role*
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:

Leadership Competency
Stream – Individual Contributor
(leading self)

Vision

  • Stimulates ideas and innovation
  • Makes insightful decisions

Results

  • Builds enduring relationships
  • Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

  • Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
  • Pursues continuous growth

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Courage
  • Loyalty

To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government

Want more information?
Please contact Nicole Lee , Executive Manager on phone or email .

You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.

How To Apply
Please refer to the QFD Expression of Interest Application Guide for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.

To apply for this role, please provide your resume or CV and a one A4 page summary telling us what you will bring to this role in the context of 'Your Key Accountabilities' contained within the role description.



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