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Specialist HR support for P&C Associations

HR Support Services

P&C Associations that employ staff operate under the Queensland State industrial relations system. This means they need to comply with the Parents and Citizens Associations Award – State 2016 and the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld).

P&Cs QLD’s HR Support Services helps P&C Associations understand their employment obligations and manage workplace matters with greater confidence.

Important to know

  1. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and Federal Modern Awards do not apply to P&C Associations or their employees.
  2. Different knowledge and expertise is required when dealing with the Queensland Act and the Award.

Queensland-specific advice

Guidance based on the Queensland industrial relations system that applies to P&C Associations.

P&C-focused support

Practical assistance from a team that understands P&C business units, volunteer governance and school community operations.

Tools to manage staff

Resources and support to help manage employment contracts, workplace issues, performance concerns and employee obligations.

Successful human resource and workplace relations practices are instrumental in avoiding workplace disputes, reducing the risk of time-consuming and costly litigation, and maintaining a cohesive workplace.

Need HR support for your P&C?

Subscribe to HR Support Services to access workplace relations guidance, practical employment resources and support designed specifically for P&C Associations.

Meet the team

HR Support Team

Our HR Support Services team provides practical, P&C-specific employment and workplace relations guidance to help Associations manage staff with confidence.

Jeremy Howe, Manager

Jeremy Howe

Manager

Jeremy trained as a barrister in the UK and brings more than 10 years’ experience in employment and HR across three countries. With a strong background advising employers, supporting member-based organisations and delivering pragmatic, practical advice, he is well equipped to assist P&C Associations with a wide range of HR and employment matters. Having recently relocated from Wellington to Brisbane, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his two school-aged children and says being a parent has given him a strong appreciation of the vital role P&Cs play in Queensland state schools.

Employment matters Workplace relations Practical advice
Maya McLaughlin, HR/ER Advisor

Maya McLaughlin

HR/ER Advisor

Maya is currently studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Human Resource Management at QUT, with expected completion in July 2027, and holds a Diploma of Business. With a background in customer service and retail, she brings strong skills in communication, problem-solving and relationship-building, and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders. Passionate about human resources, Maya is focused on supporting employee wellbeing, professional development and organisational growth through people-centred practices.

Communication Problem-solving People-centred support

HR Support Services is designed to provide clear, practical and P&C-specific support for workplace matters across Queensland state school P&C Associations.

For more information please contact the HR Support Services team on (07) 3778 4808