Manager of Workplace Relations - Human Resources & Employee Relations Specialist
Paul brings over 30 years of experience in human resources and employee relations across public and private sectors. He has successfully supported organisations across government, education, and professional services, with expertise in industrial relations, workforce management, legislative development, and workplace health and safety.
Starting as an industrial inspector in the Queensland Government, Paul built extensive strategic leadership experience in workforce management and industrial relations. He served as Departmental Liaison Officer to Industrial Relations Ministers, contributing to policy development and legislative drafting. As HR Director at Stuartholme School, Paul expanded his capabilities across all HR disciplines, balancing technical knowledge and practical HR application with strategic and tactical input.
He excels in industrial and employee relations, Modern Award interpretation, and workforce strategy. As a trained and experienced facilitator, mediator and investigator, Paul brings strong capabilities in conflict resolution and workplace investigations. His deep understanding of employment laws underpins his approach to client engagement, ensuring tailored, compliant and effective workplace solutions.
Beyond compliance, Paul’s senior HR leadership experience has equipped him to mentor and develop People and Culture teams. He focuses on strategic workforce planning, workplace health and safety integration, and building HR capabilities, empowering HR professionals to drive long-term organisational success.
During Paul’s 10+-year tenure as Manager, Workforce Relations with the Queensland Government’s Corporate Administration Agency, he provided extensive coaching and advisory support to senior leaders across several major cultural institutions, including Arts Queensland, the State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum, and Queensland Art Gallery. Working closely with executives and senior managers, Paul delivered tailored guidance on complex employee relations issues, leadership decision‑making, workforce strategy, and organisational practice. This work strengthened managerial capability, built confidence in handling sensitive people matters, and supported these institutions to navigate challenging workplace dynamics while maintaining high-performance, compliant, and engaged teams.
Qualifications and Certifications
- Diploma of Human Resources Management
- Trained Mediator and Investigator
- Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator
- Instructional Skills Training
