Human Resource Services is responsible for providing professional advice and support to regional and/or 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 is also responsible for designing, developing and delivering HR initiatives, policies and resources to ensure compliance and best practice in alignment with whole-of-government, departmental and business unit needs.Reporting to the Principal HR Advisor, you will develop, implement and review professional HR policies, procedures, supporting resources and tools to enable quality people management practices.
You will work collaboratively with other QFES People specialist work units, managers, staff and external stakeholders including industrial bodies and Queensland Shared Services as our third-party payroll provider, to deliver timely innovative fit for purpose outcomes for our diverse workforce.About UsThe 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 roleHuman 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 is also responsible for designing, developing and delivering HR initiatives, policies and resources to ensure compliance and best practice in alignment with whole-of-government, departmental and business unit needs.Reporting to the Principal HR Advisor, you will work collaboratively 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 QFD subject matter experts to ensure quality people management practices across specialist fields including safety and wellbeing, performance and conduct, professional development, industrial relations, talent acquisition, workforce experience and data analytics, to deliver timely innovative fit for purpose outcomes for our diverse workforce.Key requirementsHighly desirable requirementsKnowledge and/or experience or qualifications in contemporary HR management and best practice.Your key accountabilitiesResponsibilitiesYour 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 strategic HR advice and support, including workforce planning, recruitment and case management activities, to deliver practical business outcomes and ensure quality people management practices.Maintain knowledge and awareness of current HR practices and systems, industrial instruments and emerging trends to ensure compliance and contribution to business improvement.Analyse payroll and other employee data to address individual and broader workforce issues, define risks and present evidence-based solutions to support decision making processes.Contribute to HR capability across the workforce through the design, development and delivery (online and face to face) of procedures, guidelines and resources.Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to support HR initiatives and meet desired outcomes.Research, review and prepare reports, briefs, submissions and other correspondence in accordance with departmental requirements.Represent QFD and participate in HR projects and working groups to ensure outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes and meet business and client's needs.Contribute to team cohesiveness and capability through participation in professional development opportunities and promotion of a positive environment, respectful of the views of others.CapabilitiesRoleTo 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)VisionStimulates ideas and innovationMakes insightful decisionsResultsBuilds enduring relationshipsDrives accountability and outcomesAccountabilityFosters healthy and inclusive workplacesPursues continuous growthOnce you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:RespectIntegrityTrustCourageLoyaltyOccupational group HR & Industrial Relations
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