Assistant Director, Workplace Relations | Full-Time Temporary

Details: Do you want be part of Branch supporting the Directorate in continuing the investment in a highly valued, skilled and safe workforce. The People and Capability Branch within EPSDD are seeking applications from flexible, agile and pragmatic HR practitioners who have a passion for embedding strategies that enhance early resolution of workplace issues, integrity, respect, wellbeing and sound administrative decision making.The Assistant Director, Workplace Relations, plays an important role in supporting the Director Workplace Relations and stakeholders around employee relations and the ACTPS employment framework. The Workplace Relations teams focus is delivering high-level, contemporary advice and guidance on a range of workplace and industrial matters and supporting our people in resolving workplace issues.The role will work in partnership with the other teams across People and Capability and the Directorate to support cultural and business transformation and improvement activities with a human centric focus and assist with the development and implementation of a range of workplace relations, human resource services, policy, initiatives and advice.To be successful in this role, you will have experience with public sector employment frameworks, performance and behaviour matters with a focus on supporting positive workplace outcomes. The successful applicant will also be proactive and motivated and enjoys working on high level strategic HR initiatives, can balance competing priorities, and possesses a positive, collaborative and encouraging work style. Your ability to establish effective networks and communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders will also be critical to success.Environment Planning Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.Eligibility/Other requirements: Highly desirableRelevant and current experience in employee and workplace relations in a government environment.Notes: This is a temporary vacancy available from 13 May 2024 to 26 May 2025 with the possibility of extension.An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.