At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in rostering, payroll, and workforce management for youth detention services.
- Company: Join the Department of Justice and Victim Support, making a difference in community safety.
- Benefits: Flexible full-time role with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with evolving processes; ideal for adaptable team players.
- Why this job: Support frontline staff and contribute to positive outcomes for young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, payroll, or workforce management; strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional with a passion for delivering workforce solutions that support frontline services? The Woodford Youth Detention Centre is seeking a HR Systems and Process Coordinator to play a critical role in supporting the operations of a youth detention centre and the staff who work directly with young people every day.
As the HR Systems and Process Coordinator, you will lead a team responsible for rostering, payroll and workforce management functions that enable frontline employees to deliver safe, effective and responsive services to young people. Your work will ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time, supporting a safe environment for both young people and staff.
Working closely with operational leaders, you will provide expert advice, oversight and continuous improvement of workforce systems and processes, contributing to positive outcomes for young people while supporting the department's commitment to community safety and rehabilitation. This is an exciting permanent, flexible full-time opportunity based in Woodford. Training is located at Wacol and Caboolture prior to the Woodford YDC opening. Woodford YDC is a new facility, and as it continues to grow, some processes, ways of working and responsibilities may change. We are seeking people who are flexible, adaptable and willing to support the evolving needs of the centre.
Why join the Department of Justice and Victim Support?
- Support frontline services that make a difference: Your work behind the scenes will directly support staff delivering services to young people in a youth detention environment.
- Contribute to positive outcomes for young people: Help ensure workforce systems and processes support rehabilitation, education and wellbeing initiatives within the centre.
- Lead a high-performing team: Coordinate critical rostering, payroll and establishment management functions that support 24-hour operations.
- Drive continuous improvement: Influence workforce systems, compliance activities and business processes that support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Build a meaningful career: Join an organisation committed to safer communities and better futures for young people.
About You
You are a highly organised and proactive team leader with experience in workforce management, payroll, rostering or HR administration. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail and can effectively balance competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service delivery. You build productive relationships, communicate effectively with stakeholders and are committed to achieving quality outcomes through collaboration, sound judgement and continuous improvement.
Only persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the Department of Justice and Victim Support. Successful applicants may be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening and provide evidence of their right to work in Australia.
HR Systems & Process Coordinator employer: Queensland Government
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