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Human resource consultant

What does a human resource consultant do?

Human resource consultants work in partnership with management, clients and colleagues to identify and investigate organisational issues, recommend options for change and support management in the implementation of contemporary human resource practices.

At the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland, this involves developing and implementing workforce plans to ensure management have the right people, in the right place at the right time to achieve their business outcomes. These workforce plans are supported by the development and implementation of the department’s learning and development framework and priorities, as well as robust yet flexible recruitment and selection processes aimed at attracting the best employees.

Human resource consultants encourage fair and safe work environments through the implementation of policies and procedures in the areas of workforce diversity, performance planning, career development, succession planning, equal employment opportunity/anti-discrimination and workplace health and safety.

“ My job is challenging but rewarding and I get to work on a huge range of projects that allow me to broaden my experience.” Ryan Anderson, Principal Consultant

The department’s human resource consultants also lead and manage its industrial relations function including consultation, advocacy and negotiation with trade unions.

There are many opportunities at the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland to expand your human resource knowledge. We also offer the chance for you to focus on building expertise in the areas of employee relations, industrial relations, organisational health, learning and development, strategic workforce planning or strategic human resource projects.

What qualifications do you need?

Experience working with people and managing human resources is valued. In addition to this, tertiary qualifications, such as a Bachelor’s Degree in Business majoring in human resources, management, administration or equivalent are desirable but not essential.

What personal attributes do you need?

Human resource consultants need to have:

strong communication and rapport building skills
the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
the skills to think laterally
analytical and problem-solving abilities
the ability to establish strong networks
the skills to deal with conflict and stressful situations.

Join Disability Services Queensland and the Department of Communities if you want a career that:

is challenging
requires initiative and innovative thinking
involves working in a team
offers a diverse range of experiences and work choices
encourages and supports your professional growth
offers flexible work hours.

Salary information

For information on salary ranges visit www.psier.qld.gov.au/psawards/cas/

For more information about job opportunities at Department of Communities:

Visit: www.communities.qld.gov.au
Email: enquiries@communities.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 13 13 04
TTY: (07) 3012 8655

For more information about job opportunities at Disability Services Queensland:

Visit: www.disability.qld.gov.au
Email: disabilityinfo@disability.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1800 177 120
TTY: 1800 010 222

Find our vacancies at www.jobs.qld.gov.au