APS6 Senior Advisor - People and Performance

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in complex employee relations and workplace investigations?

Your new company
An exciting opportunity exists for an APS6 Senior Advisor People & Performance to join a high-performing People Services team supporting a nationally significant organisation.In this role, you will partner closely with leaders and employees to provide expert advice across a broad range of people matters, including employee relations, performance management, misconduct, workplace conflict, investigations, and workforce strategy initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR practitioner who enjoys balancing operational case management with strategic stakeholder partnering.

Your new role

• Provide specialist advice on employment legislation, industrial relations matters, policies, and enterprise agreement interpretation.
• Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters including grievances, misconduct allegations, performance concerns, workplace conflict, and investigations.
• Conduct workplace enquiries, fact-finding activities, reviews, and prepare high-quality reports and recommendations.
• Support leaders with performance management, behavioural issues, and capability development.
• Deliver coaching, advice, and training to enhance leadership capability and workplace outcomes.
• Develop briefings, correspondence, review responses, and other executive-level documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across People Services systems, processes, and service delivery.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of APS legislation, employment frameworks, and HR best practice.

What you'll need to succeed
You are a pragmatic and solutions-focused HR professional with strong judgement and a calm, professional approach to sensitive workplace matters.You will bring:

• 3+ years' experience in a dedicated HR Advisory, Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, or People & Performance role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations cases from end to end.
• Strong investigation, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse information, undertake fact-finding activities, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while building trusted relationships with stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
On offer is a 12-month contract with a leading employer, based in North Queensland. Applications are welcomed from Townsville or Cairns-based candidates.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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