Industrial Relations Specialist

at  Justice and AttorneyGeneral

In the role of Industrial Relations Specialist, you will lead the delivery of key industrial relations activities related to the transition of FSQ into DJAG.
Key Responsibilities will include: - Develop, consult on, and implement DJAG’s industrial strategy.- Provide information and advice on the interpretation and application of legislation, awards, agreements, and other documents surrounding employment.- Negotiate, develop, and implement enterprise bargaining agreements including liaison with central agencies and consultation with FSQ employees.- Draft highly complex briefing material, correspondence submissions and reports on issues related to employee relations matters within DJAG.- Partnering with leaders and human resource practitioners to provide support and consultation that delivers a value-added service to achieve resolution of complex employment matters.
Your skills and experience: - You will have demonstrable highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence change and deliver outcomes including when faced with obstacles.- You will have strong knowledge of contemporary human resource practices to develop well informed, responsive, and innovative strategic solutions to all matters relating to Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and Public Sector Policy.- Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners and stakeholders to achieve project outcomes ensuring ongoing contribution to the department’s strategic business objectives.
For more information, please refer to the attached role description, or contact Neridah Day on 0404 857 431.
Why join us?This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant reform in forensic services. Working with a team of dedicated subject matter experts, your specialist skills will help shape the future direction of FSQ from within the justice portfolio.
How to apply: If you are an experience IR specialist with a commitment to excellence and a passion for public service, we want to hear from you. Apply now via Smart Jobs and include: - your resume (between 2-3 pages recommended) and- a covering statement of one page explaining why you would like to work with us, highlighting what professional skills and experience and personal qualities you will bring to the role.
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General values equity and diversity. Please include information in your resume that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity. Let us know if we can help you participate in the recruitment process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

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