Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys turning strategy into practical outcomes? Join Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) as a Principal HR Advisor and help shape people practices across our unique global workforce.

About the opportunity

As Principal HR Advisor, you will provide high-level strategic and operational HR advice, lead significant projects and organisational initiatives, and contribute to workforce strategies that support TIQ's priorities.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will help build capability, strengthen workforce practices and drive continuous improvement. Your work will span workforce planning, learning and development, employee engagement, equity and diversity, policy, organisational development, and employee health, safety and wellbeing.

In this role, you will:

• Lead strategic HR projects and organisational initiatives from planning through to implementation and evaluation.
• Provide practical, high-quality HR advice across the employee lifecycle.
• Identify emerging workforce trends, risks and issues, and develop strategies aligned with legislation and organisational priorities.
• Develop and review HR policies, procedures, tools and resources that promote consistency, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic advice, briefs, reports, submissions and executive documentation to support sound decision-making.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships and develop innovative HR solutions that strengthen organisational capability.

About you

You will be an accomplished HR professional with experience delivering complex projects,



programs and initiatives. You can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities without compromising quality.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Broad strategic and operational HR expertise, supported by sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and frameworks.
• Experience leading complex HR projects and organisational initiatives through to successful delivery.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why join TIQ?

TIQ is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. Through our regional and international network, we connect Queensland businesses and communities with global opportunities in trade, investment, study and work.

At TIQ, you will work across a genuinely global organisation, contribute to meaningful workforce initiatives and help shape our future. You will gain diverse experience while supporting work that strengthens Queensland's economy and creates an impact beyond our borders.

Employment details

This is a fixed-term,



part-time job-share opportunity for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The role is 0.6 FTE, working three days per week, with Wednesday to Friday preferred - however these days are adaptable.

How to apply

Please see the attached role description how details of how to apply. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the nominated contact officer.

- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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📌 Principal HR Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Trade and Investment Queensland
📍 Brisbane