8-Week Contract Opportunity, Brisbane CBD, Immediate Start (or ASAP)

Our highly valued Queensland Government client is seeking an experienced AO7 Human Resources (HR) Contractor for an immediate start to support a high-priority Workforce Strategy initiative. Our client is looking for a high-calibre HR professional who can step in seamlessly to maintain momentum and ensure critical milestones remain on track during this period.

The Opportunity

This short-term assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a strategic workforce initiative within a complex public sector environment and a values-driven organisation. You will play a pivotal role in progressing key pieces of work that underpin the organisation’s long-term service delivery goals.

We are seeking an HR expert, ideally with strong public sector experience, who can hit the ground running, navigate established governance frameworks, and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timeframes.

Key Deliverables

Over the 8-week contract, you will be responsible for progressing the following core priorities:

• Health & Safety Committee
  • Develop a formal proposal
  • Facilitate the process to appoint Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements
• Critical Incident Procedure
  • Design and document a comprehensive, end-to-end framework for managing workplace critical incidents
• Recruitment Audit
  • Conduct a detailed audit of current temporary recruitment processes
  • Deliver a formal, board-ready report with practical recommendations to improve efficiency and market competitiveness

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive HR expertise, including experience in strategic workforce planning
• A strong public sector background (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, board-ready reports and formal procedures within tight deadlines
• Proven stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, particularly in sensitive or regulated environments
• The confidence and professionalism to operate autonomously at an AO7 level

Why Apply?

• Immediate start on a high-impact, short-term engagement
• Opportunity to influence critical workforce and safety outcomes
• Work within a respected public sector organisation
• AO7-level contract remuneration

Remuneration, Hours and Hybrid Work Arrangements

• Remuneration is in the range of $87.00 - $93.50 per hour plus super, dependent on experience.
• Standard 36.25 hours per week (excluding unpaid meal breaks).
• Typical working hours between 8:30am and 5:00pm, but some flexibility available if required.
• Client offers a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Interested? 

For further information, please contact Kate Dalrymple at Merit Solutions via email at: katedalrymple@meritsolutions.com.au

To apply, please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your availability, and motivations in applying for this role.

Our Client:

Is committed to promoting, supporting and encouraging respect, equity, diversity and inclusion across all aspect of their business and increasing staff awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.

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