Lead a high-performing Workplace Relations team in Toowoomba and help shape a positive, accountable and future-focused workforce culture. This is an opportunity to influence workforce strategy, provide trusted expert advice to senior leaders, and drive meaningful outcomes across a large and diverse regional health service while supporting people, teams and communities to thrive.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2608690046
Closing date 31-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
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Contact person Jen Rohan
Contact details 0436 695 247
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We're reimagining People and Culture at Darling Downs Health

As our organisation grows, we're building a more strategic, connected and future-focused People and Culture division. This is one of several new roles we're investing in as we grow our People and Culture team, bringing together passionate professionals to shape the future of work at Darling Downs Health.

If you're passionate about people, driven by purpose and excited by the opportunity to make a real impact at scale, there's never been a better time to join us.

Help us create a great place to work, so our people can continue delivering great care.

What your day could look like

As Manager Workplace Relations, you'll help create a workplace where people feel supported, respected and empowered to perform at their best. You'll provide workplace relations leadership, support leaders through complex matters and contribute to positive organisational outcomes. Every day, you'll:

- Lead complex workplace and employee matters, delivering fair, practical and timely outcomes
- Partner with leaders to strengthen capability, support decision-making and foster a positive culture
- Lead a team of specialists, ensuring high-quality advice, case management and continuous improvement
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for the People and Culture Division and broader Health Service
- Represent the organisation in workforce matters and build effective stakeholder relationships

Let's Talk About You

You're an experienced workplace relations leader with sound judgement and a people-focused approach. You build trusted relationships and confidently manage complex and sensitive issues. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:





- Strong expertise in workplace relations, industrial relations and employee matters
- Proven experience and a passion for leading and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Well-developed problem-solving, decision-making and risk management capability

Relevant qualifications and/or professional membership in human resources, employment relations or a related discipline will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you'll demonstrate compassion, integrity, innovation and courage while creating positive outcomes for people, teams and the community.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities to lead initiatives, build specialist skills and take on responsibilities sooner than in many larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can grow faster and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

- Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements

· Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
· Access professional development funding, study leave and career pathways
· Be part of a diverse, inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
· Support your wellbeing with EAP access and private health insurance discounts

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

Ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose? We'd love to hear from you.





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