Executive Manager, Employee Relations

The role is responsible for leading, managing and developing a specialist team of employee relations practitioners in the delivery of expert complex Human Resource (HR) case management services and the provision of expert specialist HR advice to the Director, Senior Executives and managers of the QAS, in accordance with current legislation, directives and HR policies and procedures.

Role Benefits

• This role is located at one of our Head Office buildings in Kedron (Brisbane Northside).
• Kedron based roles for the QAS have access to benefits such as: free-onsite parking (and ample free on-street parking), free onsite pool and gym, onsite cafe, home mortgage salary packaging benefits, access to flexible work arrangements.
  
  
  

To Apply, You Must Submit The Following

• Your current résumé; and
• A 2-page statement outlining your suitability for this position. Your statement is to include examples and outcomes achieved in previous roles to demonstrate that you possess the key attributes to perform successfully in this specific role. Your statement should address the requirements set out in the basis of selection as listed in the role description.
  
  
  

Before applying, please ensure you read the full Role Description attached. Further information on preparing your application is contained in the Applicant Information Kit.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the person listed in the Job Details.

We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and ability to provide expert interpretation and application of public sector legislation, directives, industrial instruments, policies and procedures to manage complex and sensitive employee performance and conduct matters, ensure organisational compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated high level experience in providing expert technical and specialised strategic ER advice with superior analytical and problem-solving skills and judgement to provide contemporary and innovative approaches to managing performance and conduct matters.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships and liaise, advise and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and demonstrated experience and ability to represent the Queensland Ambulance Service at whole of sector meetings and other forums including the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and other tribunals
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor and develop a high performing team of HR practitioners.
  
  
  

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

• Whilst not mandatory, possession of tertiary qualifications in the areas of human resource management, employment relations or employment law, along with relevant experience will be highly regarded.
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/651607/25

Closing Date: Friday, 15th August 2025

Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations