Approved Local Buy Supplier | LB328 – People & Wellbeing Services
Specialist HR & Employee Relations Support for Queensland Councils
Need HR help right now?
We Are HR provides independent, practical people services to local government. As an approved supplier on the Local Buy People & Wellbeing Services panel (LB328), we help councils manage sensitive workplace matters fairly, efficiently and in line with Queensland public sector requirements.
Based in the Moreton Bay region, we work on-site with local councils and travel statewide across Queensland as needed.
Why Councils choose us
We act as an impartial external partner, delivering clear findings, defensible processes and practical recommendations. Locally based in Moreton Bay, we respond quickly on-site and support councils across all regions of Queensland.
Core capabilities
Independent workplace investigations — Thorough, impartial investigations into misconduct, bullying, harassment, code of conduct breaches, psychological injury matters and performance concerns. Clear, evidence-based reports with findings and practical recommendations.
Disciplinary process support — Hands-on guidance through disciplinary processes, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with Queensland public sector requirements.
Psychosocial safety reviews & interventions — Practical assessments and targeted interventions that help councils identify and address psychosocial risks.
Workplace mediation & conflict resolution — Structured mediation to resolve conflict early, restore working relationships and reduce the need for formal processes.
Employee relations advice — Practical advice on grievances, performance management, change-related issues and day-to-day employee relations matters.
HR projects & capability support — Organisational reviews, restructures, leadership coaching, psychosocial safety education and other project work.
Outsourced / retainer HR support — Practical, external HR specialist support for councils without dedicated internal HR capability — available on an ad hoc or ongoing basis.
Experience with Queensland
Local Government
We have delivered independent investigations, disciplinary support and employee relations work for Queensland councils, including Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Ipswich City Council, Gladstone Regional Council and Cassowary Coast Regional Council. We have also worked directly with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
Our focus is on procedural fairness, clear documentation and outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.
COUNCILS WE’VE WORKED WITH
Engage an approved Local Buy supplier
As an approved supplier under Local Buy LB328 – People & Wellbeing Services, engaging We Are HR is straightforward for Queensland councils.
Grant Barrow
Leanne Clavan
FOUNDING PARTNER / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
FOUNDING PARTNER / MANAGING DIRECTOR
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