Job Description
Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
We are currently seeking an experienced HR Consultant for this unique and exciting opportunity within our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team. If you are passionate about providing advice, risk management, the successful delivery of health safety and wellbeing (HSW) strategic objectives and are looking to expand your skills in this area, apply now! Check out the role profile for further information.
Check out our video!
About Us
The Queensland resources sector is changing. At the Department of Resources, we juggle new demands, rapid changes and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
About The Role
In this role you will:
Support the Principal Human Resource Consultant to apply and embed the department's health, safety, and wellbeing systems and governance elements, with a strong focus on risk management processes, resources, tools and advice.
Support managers and individuals by responding to hazard and incident reports, referring to appropriate supports and guiding continual improvement actions.
Provide HSW advice in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, regulations, codes of practice, Australian Standards and departmental guidelines.
Contribute to the evaluation of HSW performance through compiling and analysing accurate, timely, and reliable qualitative and quantitative data from various sources to inform management reporting, improve systems and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including the broader Human Resources team, as well as departmental networks to continually develop effective client relationships.
Other duties as directed and required.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles-proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful-underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
Relocation assistance and provisions
Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Resources click here: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential, grow, and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/5+613+/24
Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2026
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
We are currently seeking an experienced HR Consultant for this unique and exciting opportunity within our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team. If you are passionate about providing advice, risk management, the successful delivery of health safety and wellbeing (HSW) strategic objectives and are looking to expand your skills in this area, apply now! Check out the role profile for further information.
Check out our video!
About Us
The Queensland resources sector is changing. At the Department of Resources, we juggle new demands, rapid changes and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
About The Role
In this role you will:
Support the Principal Human Resource Consultant to apply and embed the department's health, safety, and wellbeing systems and governance elements, with a strong focus on risk management processes, resources, tools and advice.
Support managers and individuals by responding to hazard and incident reports, referring to appropriate supports and guiding continual improvement actions.
Provide HSW advice in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, regulations, codes of practice, Australian Standards and departmental guidelines.
Contribute to the evaluation of HSW performance through compiling and analysing accurate, timely, and reliable qualitative and quantitative data from various sources to inform management reporting, improve systems and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including the broader Human Resources team, as well as departmental networks to continually develop effective client relationships.
Other duties as directed and required.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles-proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful-underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
Relocation assistance and provisions
Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Resources click here: https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential, grow, and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/5+613+/24
Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2026
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The HR Consultant position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.