AO5 Human Resources Advisor - Contract
  • Location Brisbane CBD, Queensland, Australia
  • Posted 18th August 2025
  • Advertiser Hays - ANZ
  • Lead HR for major rail projects
  • Autonomous role in a high-impact team
  • CBD location + strong hourly rate

Please contact Tennille on Tennille.Wijedasa@hays.com.au for a confidential conversation about your next move

Your new company

Join a dynamic government branch at the forefront of Queensland's rail infrastructure transformation. This team is driving major rail projects that will shape the future of transport across the state, including initiatives aligned with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With a focus on collaboration, capability building, and customer experience, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Your new role

As an AO5 HR Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting strategic HR service delivery across the branch. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand resourcing needs, develop and update role descriptions, and manage recruitment and selection processes. You'll apply HR policies and frameworks to achieve business outcomes, prepare high-quality correspondence and reports, and support the Principal HR Advisor in building a mature HR function.

This is a 9-month contract with potential for extension, based in Brisbane CBD.

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
  • Recent Queensland Government experience
  • Proven ability to work independently as an HR Advisor
  • Strong recruitment and selection experience within the public sector
  • Sound judgement and critical thinking skills
  • A solid understanding of HR legislation, industrial agreements, and policies
  • Excellent written communication tailored to diverse audiences
  • Strong relationship management and project delivery capabilities

What you'll get in return

Through Hays, this role offers you an attractive hourly rate and an opportunity to progress in your career as well as:
  • Weekly pay cycles
  • Nominated choice of superannuation fund
  • Online time sheet submission and approval
  • No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
  • Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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