Principal Human Resources Advisor
Job description
We are seeking a dynamic Principal Human Resources Advisor to lead critical IR, WHS, and HR initiatives that shape the foundation of our workplace.
About the Role
As Principal Human Resources Advisor, you’ll play a central role in managing and delivering the organisation's human resource strategies, with a focus on Industrial Relations (IR), Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), and broader HR functions. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will provide high-level advice and drive key initiatives that support a compliant, safe, and engaged workplace.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, influence policy, and represent the organisation in high-impact enterprise bargaining negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
About the Role
As Principal Human Resources Advisor, you’ll play a central role in managing and delivering the organisation's human resource strategies, with a focus on Industrial Relations (IR), Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), and broader HR functions. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will provide high-level advice and drive key initiatives that support a compliant, safe, and engaged workplace.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, influence policy, and represent the organisation in high-impact enterprise bargaining negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational advice on Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) to ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld).
- Offer expert guidance on Industrial Relations (IR) and Human Resources (HR), including enterprise agreement and award interpretation.
- Assist in leading and representing the organisation in enterprise bargaining negotiations, and liaise with relevant external stakeholders as required.
- Drive and deliver HR and WHS projects that align with the organisation's strategic and operational goals.
- Develop and review policies, procedures, and risk management strategies in the IR, WHS, and HR space.
- Prepare briefing notes, reports, and correspondence for the Information Commissioner and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, Queensland Government departments, and regulatory bodies.
- Deep knowledge of Queensland’s IR and WHS legislative frameworks
- Demonstrated experience in high-level HR advisory roles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A proven track record managing HR projects and negotiations in complex environments
- A commitment to ethical leadership and organisational excellence
- A meaningful role with real impact across the Queensland public sector
- Flexible work arrangements and a supportive workplace culture
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing