DCCEEW NSW
Senior Workplace Relations Advisor
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Shape fair, practical and informed workplace outcomes through expert industrial relations advice across DPHI!
- Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) up to 12 months
- Office located in Parramatta, Newcastle and Orange with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,347.00 to $146,944.00 (Clerk Grade 9/10)
Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.
The role
As the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor, you will provide expert strategic and technical industrial relations advice to support managers in effectively managing people, resolving workplace matters and achieving change and business improvement outcomes. Working as part of the Industrial Relations Team within the Workplace Relations Team you will advise on complex IR matters including award interpretation, employment legislation, industrial risk related to change management, unsatisfactory performance, misconduct processes and employment-related policies and procedures.
Working in a complex and fast-paced environment, you will coach and support managers across client groups, act as a subject matter expert for People and Culture colleagues, and contribute to the development, implementation and review of IR policies and procedures that support compliant, consistent and effective workforce practices.
As required you will manage industrial disputes, represent the Department in industrial tribunals, and support consultations and negotiations with unions, government agencies and employment law specialists. In doing so, you will help ensure outcomes are fair, practical, legally sound and consistent with government priorities, sector rules and best practice.
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For more information about the role, read the full Role Description here: Senior Industrial Relations Advisor [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtD89aULYuyKV4oiNX2rIrIGHj7MsNTDpFNSMhiz4F634Y0jSsg3EOGBehVx2slYcprLrOyXfo2Z3RVePLOkIByaO9G1gzdgFKFRg3RoID3dPLrqVBfAzvOcTQ-STmDl8yOYnj-qH2y7zjKpcVZQ35tQ%7e%7e]
What you will bring to the role
- High level knowledge of industrial relations legislation, awards, policies, practices and strategies, with the ability to provide sound and practical advice in complex workplace matters.
- Experience delivering client-focused IR strategies, advice and services, including supporting managers to navigate unsatisfactory performance, misconduct and other employment-related matters.
- Demonstrated experience representing an organisation in industrial disputes, unfair dismissal applications, disciplinary appeals or other matters before industrial tribunals.
- Strong consultation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with unions, government agencies, employment law specialists and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and apply awards, legislation, policies and procedures in a way that supports fair, consistent and legally compliant workplace outcomes.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the confidence to guide managers through sensitive IR issues and influence practical, balanced and business-focused outcomes.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience
About Us
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/department-of-planning-housing-and-infrastructure] (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.
We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.
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If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. Applications close Sunday, 20 September at 11:55PM. For further information about this role, please contact Craig Pollington, Manager Industrial Relations on craig.pollington@dphi.nsw.gov.au.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways [https://nswdpie.tfaforms.net/1025] team for a yarn.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs] that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au [talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au] or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.
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