AO5 HR Officer

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor with public sector experience to join a highly respected government organisation based in the Brisbane CBD. You will be welcomed into a small, high-performing and agile team that values inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth. The organisation is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment where your expertise in HR practices will help shape positive outcomes for staff and stakeholders alike.

What you'll do:

• Provide expert advice and comprehensive support across a wide range of human resources matters including legislation, procedures, recruitment, selection processes, performance management, learning and development, and workforce planning.
• Build strong relationships with business units to promote contemporary HR practices and strategies while offering guidance on workplace health and safety matters.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from pre-advertising through onboarding, supporting hiring managers with role descriptions and recruitment strategies.
• Review, update, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards and best practice.
• Contribute actively to HR and workplace health and safety projects by conducting research, presenting recommendations, and supporting project delivery.
• Prepare, review, and provide advice on briefing memos, correspondence, and other key documents as required by management or executive leadership.
• Utilise available workforce data to generate insights for managers and senior leaders to inform decision-making processes.
• Maintain positive business partnerships with management and staff at all levels to foster effective collaboration across the organisation.
• Support the administration of payroll functions as well as establishment management and temporary contract extensions.
• Promote education among managers regarding contemporary HR practices while ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience providing high-quality advice across all facets of human resources including recruitment processes, performance management frameworks, learning initiatives, workforce planning strategies, policy development, payroll administration, onboarding procedures, establishment management tasks, temporary contract extensions as well as workplace health and safety matters.
• Proven ability to build enduring relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels by promoting collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes within an inclusive environment.
• Strong communication skills enabling you to prepare clear briefing memos, correspondence or reports tailored for various audiences including executive leadership teams.
• Sound knowledge of relevant HR legislation coupled with practical experience implementing policies aligned with governance requirements.
• Experience utilising workforce data analytics tools or resources to provide actionable insights for managers or senior leaders making strategic decisions.
• A commitment to fostering healthy workplaces through openness towards diversity along with demonstrated support for practices enabling full participation by all individuals regardless of background or circumstance.
• Operational experience or knowledge relating specifically to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices would be highly regarded; candidates possessing such expertise are encouraged to apply.
• Certification or eligibility for JEMS evaluations is desirable but not mandatory; willingness to undertake further training is valued.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining professionalism under pressure within a fast-evolving public sector context.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as an employer of choice due to its unwavering commitment towards building an inclusive culture where every individual feels respected valued and supported. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around their needs alongside access to comprehensive wellbeing initiatives that prioritise mental physical health at every stage of employment. The team environment is renowned for being collaborative high-performing yet welcoming—offering ample opportunities for professional development through ongoing training mentoring schemes or exposure to diverse projects spanning corporate strategy stakeholder engagement ICT communications finance business support functions among others. Working here means joining a purpose-driven agency whose work has real impact on community trust transparency accountability; it’s an ideal place for those seeking meaningful careers within public service who wish contribute positively towards society whilst enjoying excellent work-life balance robust support networks progressive policies championing diversity equity inclusion across all levels organisation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Brianna Brutnall on 07 3032 2286 or brianna.brutnall@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.