About QLeave
QLeave is a statutory authority administering portable long service leave schemes for workers in the building and construction, contract cleaning, and community services industries. With over $2 billion in funds under management, we ensure that Queensland's workers receive the benefits they've earned. Our commitment to strong governance, accountability, and service excellence underpins everything we do.
About the Role
In this newly created, influential and enabling leadership role, you will:
own and lead QLeave's employee and industrial relations function
provide expert, strategic advice on complex conduct, performance, grievance and disciplinary matters
strengthen how leaders manage people, coaching, guiding and holding them accountable
lead a team of Senior Business Partners to deliver high-quality, consistent support
oversee QLeave's health, safety and wellbeing function and associated programs of work
identify and manage emerging organisational risks, trends and sensitive workforce issues
guide decision-making and escalation pathways for complex matters
ensure policies, frameworks and governance are applied consistently and practically
This role is about creating capability, not dependency, as we embark on a period of growth and transformation.
For a complete list of the role responsibilities, please refer to the role description.
What We're Looking For
QLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position. We will assess your application based on your experience, potential for development, and your personal qualities.
For this role, we are looking for:
demonstrated expertise in employee and industrial relations, with experience managing complex and sensitive matters
strong working knowledge of legislation, industrial instruments, public sector frameworks and contemporary employee and industrial relation practices
demonstrated ability to provide high quality, clear and balanced strategic advice to the Director People, Culture and Capability and the Senior Executive Leadership Team
proven experience leading, developing and coaching a high performing team to deliver trusted, high-quality business partnering
a passion for enabling leaders to take ownership of people management
sound judgement, resilience and the demonstrated ability to have constructive, and potentially challenging conversations.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to QLeave's success, we'd love to hear from you.
Your application must include:
A current resume outlining your relevant experience.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how you have built leadership capability and accountability for people management
For more information or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Kate Davies at
[email protected].
QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
