About QATSICPP
The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection and youth justice for all children and young people in Queensland. QATSICPP works to influence policy, build sector capacity, and advocate for culturally strong, community-led systems that uphold the rights of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities in the child protection system and for all children and young people in the youth justice system.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to oversee the day-to-day human resources operations of our organisation. This role is responsible for managing HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, supporting performance management, HRIS administration, compliance, and employee relations. This role ensures all practices align with
organisational policies, legislative requirements, and community-controlled values.
This is an operational HR role with a focus on delivering practical HR solutions and supporting staff and leadership in a professional and culturally safe environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Manage end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, supporting performance management, employee relations, and separation processes.
- Develop and maintain Position Descriptions and prepare employment contracts.
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
- Maintain and optimise the HRIS (Employment Hero).
- Develop HR documentation, including letters of variation, salary adjustments, employment confirmations, and other employee correspondence.
- Support performance management processes.
- Ensure compliance with workplace laws, awards, policies, and ethical standards.
- Support culturally safe workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and
promote inclusion and respect in all HR practices.
- Coordinate organisational learning, development, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Support quality management processes and ISO compliance, including maintaining
documentation and assisting with audits or surveillance activities.
- Provide operational HR support to leadership.
Professional Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience managing operational HR functions in a medium to large organisation.
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business or a related field, desired.
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, community governance and the principles of self-determination.
- Experience with HRIS systems (preferably Employment Hero) and HR data management.
- Ability to draft HR documentation, including contracts, letters of variation, and
performance-related correspondence.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
manage multiple priorities effectively.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current Queensland Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or eligibility to apply.
- Ability and willingness to travel across Queensland and other states as required.
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence.
What We Offer:
- Full-Time position Competitive salary and salary sacrifice packaging
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements and work from home options
- Paid continuous professional development
- Gifted leave days for end-of-year office shutdown
To Apply:
Please apply online. Submit your current CV and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest, experience, and capability for the role. Please note, a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date.
This position is an Identified position: to perform this role, the person must be an
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational
requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD) that
applicants identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Applications close: 26 March 2026
Further Information:
For more information, contact Helena Wright on 07 3518 0077 for a confidential conversation. For a copy of the position description, please email hr@qatsicpp.com.au.
