Manager Human Resources

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced HR Manager to work with us in Mareeba to lead a motivated and passionate team of dedicated people located at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre.

If you enjoy a challenge and an environment that provides an opportunity to go on a journey of discovery and work with a management team that is passionate about making positive change, then this could be the role for you. You will use your strong HR skills and experience to support the local team to deliver an exceptional HR service to the Centre.

In this role you will lead the human resources team, to deliver a range of human services that include payroll operations, advice on human resource instruments and policies, and consultancy services to the senior leadership team within a correctional centre.

You will play a significant role in implementing and managing compliance with HR procedures and processes to manage HR service delivery for the correctional centre. In addition, you will be responsible for the effective utilisation of staffing resources across a 24 / 7 operating environment through the application of Agency rostering guidelines and principles.

Requirements

• Experience in managing, coaching and leading staff across human resource functions in the centre.
• Provision of high level and complex advice to centre management on human resource matters.
• Manage staff resourcing across the correctional centre.
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills for liaising with management and staff at all levels, who often have competing interests, on sensitive and complex issues.
• Knowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures appropriate and relevant to human resource management.
• Organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, coordinate activities and meet deadlines.
• Performance assessment and feedback skills.

Job Details

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference : QLD / 667204 / 25

Closing Date : Friday, 7th November 2025

Occupational group : HR & Industrial Relations

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Public Safety

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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