About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. Reporting directly to the General Secretary, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive HR and payroll support to to the QTU.

What you will be doing:

• Partner with section coordinators and staff to provide guidance and support throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.
• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Identify training needs, develop training programs, and coordinate training delivery.
• Oversee payroll processing and administration (ELMO), including leave management, end of year processes and benefits administration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and generate reports as needed.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of five years of HR experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of employment law, industrial relations, and workplace health and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to have difficult conversations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in ELMO and data analysis is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

If you are a passionate HR professional with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, follow this link. For further information contact Trisha Phillips, HR Manager on 07 3512 9000.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

The QTU are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

About the QTU

Established in 1889, the QTU is the registered industrial organisation (or union) representing state school teachers and principals throughout Queensland. The Union is now the professional and industrial voice of more than 48,000 members including teachers, principals and TAFE educators in Queensland state primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, TAFE institutes and other educational facilities.

The QTU is an inclusive workplace and encourages people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities and people of all age groups and genders to apply.

The Queensland Teachers’ Union collects personal information from you for the purpose of your job application during the course of the recruitment and selection process. We usually collect personal information from prospective employees through the application form, from referees or through a recruitment agency. We may disclose your personal information to your referees and other persons you nominate or mention in your application. Where you do not provide us with your personal information, we may not be able to consider your application or engage you as an employee of the QTU.