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Department of Primary Industries (Queensland)

Principal HR Consultant

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland), Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Operating from within Human Resources, you will lead a small team in providing expert, business focussed human resource management advice and project support on a wide range of complex human resource issues in order to enhance business outcomes and support the achievement of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program goals.

About The Role

As our Principal HR Consultant, you will:

Provide leadership, direction, coaching, mentoring and support to Senior Consultants and HR Business Partners within the team in case management activities such as strategy and assessment. Undertake case management activities, including preliminary inquiries, investigations, the engagement of, and consultation with, external investigators and the preparation of correspondence in relation to cases. Act as a point of review and escalation for complex and contentious issues. Develop case management strategies with team members in relation to individual cases. Provide a range of contemporary HR services which may encompass, but is not limited to, senior HR business partnering services, complex case management, performance management, equity and diversity, employment entitlements, organisational change and restructuring, workforce planning, talent acquisition, role design, learning and capability development and advice on effective human resource practices. Provide authoritative advice, educate, coach, enable and support leaders and managers across NFAEP to effectively manage its workforce and drive business group compliance with governance policy, legislation, standards and statutory requirements. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support HR initiatives and meet desired outcomes. This includes driving collaboration by building strong and effective partnerships and networks which may involve representing NFAEP on Departmental committees or groups.

Why join the department? (benefits)

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live. Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance. Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation. A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector. Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program. We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

This position is available at Berrinba, Caboolture or Burleigh, please advise your preference with your application.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference :

QLD/653567/25

Closing Date: Monday, 25 August 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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