Position details

Tasmanian Government • Meriden, CT

7h • A$111,754 - A$126,579 • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Relations Team provides strategic advice to the Department of Health in Tasmania regarding its workforce. This role involves providing high-level consultancy services to HR Managers, senior management, and other stakeholders on industrial and employee relations matters. The position will contribute to the development and maintenance of industrial relations policies and practices, including negotiation of industrial agreements and award maintenance. It also involves managing complex employee relations issues, complaints, grievances, and disputes, and liaising with various government departments.

Requirements

• High level knowledge and understanding of contemporary human resource management issues, employment legislation and industrial Awards/Agreements as they apply within the Tasmanian State Service context; together with a sound understanding of the principles of procedural fairness and their practical application in a contemporary HR service.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing a high-level HR and Employee Relations consultancy service in relation to dealing with complex issues including legislation interpretation, complaint handling and dispute resolution, within the political, social and organisational environment of health and human services in the public sector.
• High-level negotiation, advocacy, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work constructively as a member of a strategically focused service delivery team.

Nice To Haves

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-level consultancy service to HR Managers and their staff, and senior management in the Department on industrial and employee relations matters including interpretation of Awards/Agreements and employment legislation.
• In consultation with the Manager Industrial Relations and relevant stakeholders, assist with the management and coordination of industrial relations activities on behalf of the Department in the context of continuous improvement and HR best practice. This includes negotiation of industrial agreements and award maintenance.
• Provide advice and high-level support to the Manager Industrial Relations, HR team members, and DoH Managers on the investigation and resolution of employee complaints, grievances, inability and disciplinary matters, industrial/award disputes and the management of client complaints.
• Liaise with the State Service Management Office and other relevant State, Commonwealth and Local Government departments on the handling of incidents and procedures.
• Ensure the application of best practice in IR, establish and maintain networks with areas, and undertake client and employee complaint handling functions across the Tasmanian State Service, and in other states and the private sector.
• Contribute to the development, integration and maintenance of industrial and employee relations policy, practice, procedures and frameworks throughout the Agency.
• Research, develop and implement new classification structures and standards in relation to the negotiation/renewal of industrial Awards and Agreements, providing expert advice and consultancy to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage complex enquiries, prepare correspondence and provide high level advice and analysis in relation to the activities of the Unit, including assisting in the preparation of confidential reports, briefings and recommendations for senior management, the Secretary and/or Minister.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree