About the work unit / facility

Workforce Governance and Planning is a strategic unit within People and Culture, Corporate Services.

The team leads governance assurance across establishment and people systems, supporting compliance, digital transformation, and workforce planning initiatives.

The unit works out of the JCU Clinical Practice Building in Douglas, Townsville.

Hybrid working arrangements may be available.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Our governance frameworks support high-quality, safe, and efficient healthcare delivery through robust systems and compliance.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and shape digital transformation in HR systems.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a regional lifestyle in beautiful North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

Remuneration is $121,360–$129,998 per annum (AO6).

Additional benefits include:

• employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
• salary sacrificing options
• generous leave entitlements such as 4 weeks recreational leave p.a. with 17.5% loading

About your opportunity

This permanent full-time AO6 role (76 hours per fortnight) leads the governance of establishment and people systems, ensuring compliance, digital readiness, and strategic alignment across the Townsville HHS.

Your role will include managing establishment data in myHR, ensuring compliance through effective reporting and auditing, and coordinating Job Evaluation Management System (JEMS) processes. You will lead the governance of people systems, maintain current policies, and plan for future digital solutions in collaboration with leadership.

This position will have line management responsibility of 4 FTE.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in HR, IR or related field (highly desirable)
• Certification in Mercer Job Evaluation Management System (JEMS) (highly desirable)
• Experience in governance, compliance, and HR systems
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced reporting and analytical capabilities

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Naomi Mackee on (07) 4433 2079.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

Submit your application via http://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV654143, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.

Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant.

A 3-month probationary period may apply.