Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take on a leadership role? As the Manager, Human Resources, you will oversee the strategic and operational HR and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) functions of the OIC. This is a true generalist role, offering the opportunity to design and implement HR strategies, drive sound governance practices, and support a performance driven and continuous improvement culture.

About the role

As Manager, Human Resources, you will manage a broad agenda, including strategic workforce planning, succession planning, organisational change, learning and capability development, and health, safety and wellbeing. Your expertise will help shape the future of the organisation while ensuring compliance with legislative and industrial requirements.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in leading HR and WHS functions, with a strong understanding of contemporary HR practices and legislative requirements.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice and build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.

A proactive and solutions focused approach to managing complex workforce issues and driving organisational change.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prepare high quality reports and briefing materials.

A commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, performance and wellbeing.

This is a permanent, flexible, part-time/full-time (0.80FTE – 1.0 FTE) opportunity.

Key responsibilities

Develop and manage HR initiatives and projects to foster a performance driven and continuous improvement culture.

Lead operational HR activities, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, consultancy services, and employment conditions administration, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting.

Provide strategic advice to executives and managers on employee and industrial relations, including interpreting legislation, policies, and industrial instruments.

Support strategic workforce management, including workforce and succession planning.

Oversee the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement negotiation and certification process.

Manage Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) functions, including policy frameworks, WHS committee activities, risk mitigation, and compliance with legislation.

Assist managers in resolving complex workforce issues, including investigations, performance management, and facilitated discussions.

Prepare high-level executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials on HR and WHS matters.

Represent the organisation at meetings, committees, and government HR forums, maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

Provide HR and WHS advice to employees, including interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and policies.

Guide and support the Human Resources Advisor in their duties and workplan.

For a full list of key responsibilities and core capabilities, please see the attached role description.

Why join OIC

Work life balance – we truly embrace flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work

A supportive, committed, and respectful work environment

Passionate, engaged and high performing organisation

Opportunity to be part of significant change in Queensland

About OIC

OIC is a small independent statutory body that plays an important role in Queensland’s integrity framework. Our vision is building trust through transparency.

We report to the Queensland Parliament and carry out functions under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld), and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). Our purpose, as a contemporary regulator, is to promote and independently uphold information access and privacy rights. We facilitate greater and easier public access to government-held information and assist agencies understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard the personal information that they hold. Our office reviews agency decisions about access to information, mediates privacy complaints, and monitors and reports on agency compliance to Parliament.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence. We recognise the importance of supporting and retaining a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce.

How to apply

Read the role description and guideline for applicants for a full overview of the role and OIC.

Submit an application online, including:

a statement of no more than two pages addressing the core capabilities and role requirements listed, and your motivation to join OIC; and

your current resume, including the names and contact details of two professional referees who have a thorough and personal knowledge of your legal experience and skills.

Note: While there are no mandatory qualifications for this position, a tertiary qualification in a Human Resources (HR) discipline, in addition to a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS), and certificate in Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator and Job Evaluation Management System (JEMS) is highly desirable.