AO6 Senior HR Business Partner

About the Company

Davidson is proud to partner with a prominent Queensland Government organisation seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner (AO6) to join its collaborative Human Resources team.

Operating within a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, this organisation plays an important role in supporting Queensland's economic growth and broader strategic priorities. With a strong focus on its people, the organisation is committed to delivering contemporary HR practices, building workforce capability and fostering a high-performing workplace culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal HR Business Partner, you will provide high-quality strategic and operational HR advice to leaders across the organisation. Working within a collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering practical, contemporary people solutions that support business objectives and positive workforce outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with leaders to provide expert advice across employee relations, performance management, recruitment and workforce matters.
• Providing guidance on complex HR issues, ensuring compliance with relevant Queensland public sector legislation, industrial instruments, policies and directives.
• Supporting managers with early intervention, performance and conduct management, absenteeism and rehabilitation matters.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of workforce strategies, HR policies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating talent management, onboarding, graduate programs and workforce capability initiatives.
• Analysing workforce data and identifying opportunities to improve employee engagement, organisational performance and HR service delivery.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional who brings a strong understanding of contemporary HR practices, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in HR business partnering, providing both strategic and operational advice within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial instruments and HR governance, ideally within the Queensland public sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and workplace issues.
• The ability to influence, coach and support leaders to achieve effective people outcomes.
• Experience contributing to workforce planning, organisational development and capability-building initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

You will be comfortable balancing competing priorities while delivering timely, practical and commercially considered HR advice.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration: AO6 salary of $119,802 – $127,942 per annum plus superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements: Full-time opportunity working 36.25 hours per week.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to people initiatives that support an organisation delivering important outcomes for Queensland.
• Professional development: Gain exposure to diverse HR matters, strategic projects and workforce improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced HR professionals in a supportive, purpose-driven team.
• Contract opportunity: Fixed-term appointment through to 26 February 2027, with the possibility of extension.

To Apply

If you are an experienced HR Business Partner looking to make a meaningful contribution within the Queensland public sector, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, or contact Natalee Thorpe (natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com) for a confidential discussion.