Principal Consultant (People and Engagement)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Human Resources degree preferred
- Eligibility
- Candidates with experience in human resources or a health, safety and wellbeing-related field are well suited, especially those holding a formal qualification or degree in human resources.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the role
The Principal Consultant, People and Engagement, is responsible for delivering specialist human resource advice and consultancy with a strong strategic focus. The position also covers contemporary support across health, safety and wellbeing, injury management, and rehabilitation.
About the workplace
The Office of the Public Guardian is an independent statutory office dedicated to safeguarding the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, as well as children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable environments.
This role sits within an organisation committed to protecting, supporting, advocating for, educating, and empowering vulnerable Queenslanders so they can live with dignity.
Key responsibilities
- Offer informed guidance on complex human resources and industrial matters, with reference to legislation, enterprise agreements, awards, policies, and established practices.
- Deliver specialist case management support to employees and leaders, helping drive strong approaches to health, safety, injury management, and recovery.
- Use data and workplace insights to help create a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports organisational priorities and key results.
- Assist the Team Leader in monitoring and developing team performance through both formal and informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to better understand operational needs and improve business outcomes.
- Guide and support leaders in carrying out proactive, inclusive, and effective people management responsibilities.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and timely correspondence and submissions on a wide range of people management, health, and safety matters.
- Contribute to the delivery of strategic objectives for the Office of the Public Guardian by supporting the Team Leader, People and Engagement.
Qualifications and conditions
No mandatory qualification is required for this position. However, a formal qualification or degree in human resources is highly regarded, particularly when combined with practical experience in human resources or a health, safety and wellbeing-related field.
Applications will stay current for 12 months.
Occupational group
Human Resources and Industrial Relations