Skip to contentIndustrial & Employee Relations (Human Resources & Recruitment)Government - State (Government & Defence)Full time$136,605 to $145,825 (excluding superannuation)*** Applications Close 11:55 PM, Sunday 24th November 2024 ***We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.DutiesProvide high level advice, consultancy services, expertise and support to the Director HR, Secretary and Output Managers and other human resource management practitioners in the Department to deal with complex and critical issues and deliver contemporary programs, policies and practices related to workplace relations.Manage a team of workplace relations practitioners to foster a collaborative approach to the provision of quality services that are responsive to stakeholder needs, compliant with relevant legislation, awards and directions, and based on contemporary practices.Provide advice and support to the Director HR, Secretary and Output Managers and other human resource management practitioners in the Department in handling of workplace disputes, grievances, discipline, and performance related matters.Undertake high-level and complex negotiations with individual employees and employee organisations on workplace relations matters, including individual matters encompassing grievance resolution and termination of employment, and planning for and negotiation of Departmental Industrial Agreements and providing input into State Service-wide Award negotiations.Represent and advocate for the Department at the Public Sector Industrial Relations Committee, industrial tribunals, and other quasi-judicial forums that deal with employment matters.Coordinate, conduct, or arrange reviews and investigations into workplace relations matters, including disciplinary and code of conduct processes, reportable conduct matters, performance management issues and inability to perform duties matters.Design, develop, implement, review and communicate effectively policies, practices and procedures and programs, related to workplace relations.Establish and maintain strong communication links and manage constructive relationships with relevant stakeholders including Output Managers, the State Service Management Office, employee organisations, service providers and other relevant groups involved in workplace relations matters.Ensure the effective and efficient management of the human, physical, financial and information resources of the Workplace Relations Branch in accordance with Government and departmental policies, guidelines and directions and ensure that the Branch meets defined standards and agreed objectives.Encourage and facilitate the personal development, performance management and succession planning for staff within the Workplace Relations Branch.Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted:Arson and fire settingViolent crimes and crimes against the personSex-related offencesDrug and alcohol related offencesCrimes involving dishonestyCrimes involving deceptionMaking false declarationsMalicious damage and destruction to propertySerious traffic offencesCrimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and JusticeCrimes against Executive or the Legislative PowerCrimes involving Conspiracy2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.3. Identification check.Minimum QualificationsRelevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in employee and workplace relationsApplication ProcessTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4943.The Department of Justice contributes to a just and safe society by providing systems and services for the promotion and maintenance of rights and responsibilities and the resolution of disputes, for the benefit of the Tasmanian community.
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