Human Resources Business Partner

Provide support and advice on a broad and diverse range of human resource management functions

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As The Human Resources Business Partner, You Will

• Work closely with managers to provide support and advice on a broad and diverse range of human resource management functions.
  
  
  

This position reports to the Manager, Human Resources.

This is a Permanent Full Time opportunity.

The position will be based primarily at the Ashmore Campus however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice to managers and employees in relation to the terms and conditions of employment including the interpretation and application of certified agreements, awards, directives, policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Manager, Human Resources; provide high level advice and support to managers to undertake informal and formal performance management processes.
• Manage human resource cases including employee complaints, employee discipline and performance matters, appeals, rehabilitation and injury management programs.
• Develop and coordinate effective recruitment and selection strategies and processes within your area of responsibility including developing and updating role descriptions and providing effective advice and mentoring throughout all phases of recruitment including best practice selection methodologies.
• Prepare written reports, briefings and correspondence relating to human resource matters for executive endorsement and/or approval.
• Encourage an environment in which high quality, best practice HR services are delivered by continually seeking and recommending improvements in systems and processes whilst developing solutions to problems specific to the particular business environment.
• Maintain high levels of communication to effectively liaise, negotiate, consult and problem solve with a diverse range of stakeholders, including internal and external clients whilst fostering collaborative relationships.
• Actively participate in strategic and operational planning processes, committees and networks, including consultation processes with TAFE Queensland, unions and staff representatives.
• Interpret, analyse and monitor human resource data and reports to assist managers with workforce planning and operational matters and formulate corrective and performance improvement actions where required.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Showing Initiative, Working Together, Safety First, Focusing on our Customers and Taking Responsibility.
  
  
  

How You Will Be Assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply contemporary legislation, awards, agreements, policies, procedures and directives to the employment and management of human resources.
• Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in undertake research and investigations and preparing confidential reports and correspondence relating to a broad range of complex and sensitive human resource management issues
• Proven ability to engage, collaborate and advise key stakeholders on best practice recruitment and talent acquisition strategies and initiatives whilst navigating a demanding and challenging labour hire environment.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation with the capacity to resolve issues and manage dispute/grievance resolution and advocacy.
• Proven experience collaborating in a multi faceted team whilst effectively balancing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and achieving successful outcomes.
  
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

• There are no mandatory requirements for this role.
  
  
  

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in Human Resources, business, organisational development, or related disciplines will be considered favourably.
  
  
  

How To Apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume;
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)
  
  
  

Closing date: 16:00 Wednesday 12 March 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-224

For Further Information, Please Contact

Kim Parsons, Manager Human Resources

[email protected]

Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations