Job Description
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are now focused on delivering even more medal-winning moments through to Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032.
Step into a fast-paced HR leadership role at the heart of Queensland’s high-performance sport system. Lead practical people solutions, guide complex employment matters and help shape a strong, values-led workforce on the road to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032. If you are ready to make an impact in a high performing values-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
The Senior Human Resources Officer is primarily responsible for the delivery of key workforce activities as QAS embeds its operating model as a statutory body. Initially leading the implementation of a new learning management system, to ensure a smooth transition for the organisation and its people.
Working closely with leaders and stakeholders, you will help ensure HR systems, services and governance are implemented effectively, risks are managed, and people practices support capability, accountability and a high-performance culture.
***APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE – scroll down and click the ‘APPLY ONLINE’ button***
Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs
Key Responsibilities
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Lead and coordinate the final delivery of the project establishing HR systems and services to support QAS as a statutory body.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new Learning Management System (LMS), including stakeholder engagement, vendor selection, system configuration, change management, and successful organisational rollout.
• Lead a review of mandatory training courses to ensure alignment with legislative, regulatory, and organisational requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and governance to meet statutory and industrial requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders to build HR capability and embed a high-performance culture through sound people practices, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Deliver responsive, customer-focused HR services, using data and feedback to improve processes, service quality and employee experience.
• Support HR reporting, records and risk management activities to ensure accurate documentation, effective controls and audit readiness.
Requirements
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the 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.
About The Company
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.
We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.
More information regarding the QAS Safeguarding Statement of Commitment can be found on our website.
