Queensland Fire Department Status: Temporary Flexible Full-time Tenure Period: Multiple Roles: 1 role until 30/06/2025 1 role for a period of 3 months Possibility of Extension: Yes Classification: AO6 Salary: $4,393.60 - $4,691.60 per fortnight Division: Strategy & Corporate Services Region/Directorate: PPL & CULTURE Work Unit: HR Services Location: Kedron Closing Date: Midnight 4 November 2024 Reference No: QLD_QFD_20295_24 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 focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap 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 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 requirements Highly desirable requirements Knowledge and/or experience or qualifications in contemporary HR management and best practice.Your key accountabilities 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 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.Capabilities 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 QFD shared values: Respect Integrity Trust Courage Loyalty To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visitLeadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government Want more information?Please contact Kylie Watson, Senior HR Advisor on phone 0407 763 812 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 Public Service Application Guide (All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer) for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.