Industrial Relations Manager/Legal Officer

at  Far West Local Health District

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141974 - $169151 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ549828
Previous applicants need not apply

ABOUT US

The Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is one of 15 Local Health Districts (LHDs) under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly, innovative team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a passionate, and experienced Industrial Relations Manager to join our Far West Local Health District People and Culture Team who operate out of Broken Hill, the iconic mining town in far west NSW full of spirit, history, diversity and character.
As part of the FWLHD team, this is an exciting and unique opportunity which combines working alongside the Ministry of Health Workplace Relations in supporting the FWLHD Executive and management teams across all aspects of Industrial Relations.

THE WELCOME EXPERIENCE

The Welcome Experience in connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact David Green on david.green6@health.nsw.gov.au

Reporting to the People & Culture Director, you will be responsible for managing the industrial relations issues, industrial projects and providing high quality industrial and employee relations advice and services to the Far West Local Health District.
You will be a motivated self-starter that has experience and extensive knowledge in contemporary industrial and employee relations frameworks and environments. You will be innovative in your thinking and will be able to apply this in managing the LHD Industrial and Employee Relations challenges.
Your ability to work with key stakeholders and create strong internal and external relationships will is key to being effective in the role. Understandably the role requires high level communication skills and the ability to navigate challenging scenarios to bring about timely resolution.