Principal Human Resources Advisor

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are now focused on delivering even more medal-winning moments through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys working close to the business, influencing practical outcomes and shaping people solutions in a purpose-driven, high-performance environment. You will bring energy, judgement and HR expertise with the confidence to lead complex matters, while also coaching leaders.

Work alongside passionate colleagues, empowering a small HR team and contributing to workforce strategies that help shape the people practices that support extraordinary sporting success.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Lead strategic workforce planning, talent mapping and succession initiatives to anticipate capability needs, strengthen talent pipelines, enable long-term organisational performance that adapts to changing internal priorities and external factors (i.e. adoption of AI).

Provide confident, contemporary advice on public sector employment relations and regulatory requirements, translating legislation, policy and guidelines into practical, efficient solutions across performance, workplace change and health and safety matters.

Build trusted relationships and strategic partnerships across the sport and public sector systems to align people strategies, navigate shared challenges and strengthen organisational outcomes.

Drive innovative, fit-for-purpose HR initiatives, policies and programs that solve emerging business challenges, enhance workforce outcomes and deliver practical, future-focused people solutions.

Lead the case management of rare, complex and sensitive employment matters, including grievances, conflict, conduct, discipline, health issues and return to work, with sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.

Lead and empower team members to deliver innovative, high-quality HR services and solutions that strengthen capability and elevate the line manager and employee experience.

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.

We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.

More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).

Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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