Queensland Health

Manager, HPDO

Brisbane

October 15, 2024

The role

  • Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values, as outlined above.
  • Lead and manage a discrete team in the delivery of a broad range of workplace relations matters, initiatives and project implementation including enterprise bargaining negotiations and outcomes, award development and maintenance, and emergent industrial relations issues in support of health service delivery state wide.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholder groups, including other Government departments, senior managers and unions.
  • Provide leadership in the research and analysis of emerging industrial relations issues and options and develop effective and comprehensive responses to such issues.
  • Provide high level strategic advice and support to senior executives, managers, employees and unions to facilitate the effective and consistent delivery of industrial relations and human resource services state wide.
  • Represent the Department of Health at a senior level in a wide range of settings, including during industrial negotiations; as a participant in high level forums and committees; or as an advocate in various commission and tribunal hearings.
  • Lead and manage the delivery of strategic and state wide industrial relations initiatives and consultancy services in collaboration with and across a broad stakeholder group.
  • Provide professional leadership and support in the implementation of whole of government and Department of Health industrial relations policy and initiatives across the Department and/or Hospital and Health Services.
  • Conduct major reviews on industrial relations services, practices, procedures and policies, including leading high level analysis and developing and promoting changes to support Department of Health and Hospital and Health Service objectives.
The successful person

The essential requirements for this role are:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industrial relations legislation, human resources policies, standards and procedures with the proven ability to apply such knowledge in resolving issues.
  • Previous experience in/or knowledge of the healthcare sector and clinical workforce terms and conditions of employment or demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
  • Demonstrated high level consultative, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and impartial manner.
  • Ability to lead, mentor and develop employees (direct reports), identifying key learning opportunities for staff and empowering them by actively delegating tasks.
  • High level expertise in managing the implementation of organisational change, organisational improvement and best practice concepts and initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to construct project plans that have clear and appropriate goals, timeframes and budgets.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Corporate Services Division enables corporate services necessary for Queensland Health to function effectively and deliver essential health services. The Division is responsible for major corporate functions including financial, legal, and human resources services and overseeing key governance functions such as risk, audit, and privacy. The Division is committed to being 'partners in health service efficiency and quality'. Our aim is to provide multi-dimensional successful partnerships that foster linkages to strengthen relationships in the delivery of our services.
Benefits

  • A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
  • Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Diverse work culture
  • Career training and development
How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:
  • Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
  • A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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