Principal Human Resources Consultant - Metropolitan North, HR Operations

Job Reference QLD/MNR687024/26P
Closing date May 12, 2026
Location Brisbane - North
Status Permanent
Contact 0436 696 436

About this job

About the Role:

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

Principal HR Consultant roles within the Metro North Region are subject matter experts within service delivery portfolios.

The Principal HR Consultant reports to the Director HR, Metropolitan North Region.

This role is responsible for the delivery of recruitment and mobility services across the region in addition to workforce insights and strategic workforce planning.

Applicants with a HR background in the above areas, a strong customer focus and attention to detail are strongly encouraged to apply. While not mandatory HR qualifications are highly regarded.

As the Principal HR Consultant you will provide expert advice to the regional management team regarding the delivery of human resource management services including workforce management strategies, recruitment and selection, industrial relations, organisational health services, change management strategies and school workforce management issues.

You will have responsibility for the following:

  • Monitor, plan and lead work and/or project teams dedicated to assisting schools in achieving organisational goals through improved use of resources and human resource management practices.
  • Coordinate and lead recruitment and mobility initiatives in the region in consultation with stakeholders in schools, region and central office.
  • Develop and report on workforce trends and insights for senior stakeholders utilising a strategic workforce planning framework.
  • As a member of the regional and human resource program's senior management team, contribute to change and relational management processes in the region.
  • Establish effective internal partnerships to deliver quality services.
  • Commission or conduct reviews of human resource services programs and functions.
  • Develop creative solutions to assist schools with workforce plans that support their core business and meet the changing needs of students and the community.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.