Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: VG/1821585
The Executive Director Public Sector IR is a key leadership position within IRV. In this senior position, you will provide high-level, authoritative advice to senior leaders in the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and the Minister for Industrial Relations on a range of complex and sensitive industrial relations policy and strategy matters. You will be instrumental in identifying emerging industrial relations issues, offering high-quality advice on potential risks and mitigation strategies, and delivering innovative solutions to help achieve government priorities.
About us The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.
Division Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV) provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to the Government, departments and public sector agencies.
IRV develops and reviews regulatory frameworks and policies to support a positive industrial relations environment and fair and productive workplaces, secure work and gender pay equity.
About the role This role involves overseeing key industrial relations matters within the Victorian public sector, as well as ventures with significant government investment, such as public transport and the state's building and construction agenda. You will work closely with departments and agencies to assist with industrial relations issues and enterprise bargaining, ensuring alignment with government policy.
Maintaining and developing effective relationships across the Victorian Government and with key external stakeholders—such as unions, industry associations, and senior officers in other jurisdictions—will be crucial to your success. You will also represent DTF and Industrial Relations Victoria in whole-of-government forums and working groups.
About you We are seeking applications from candidates with:
A track record of providing expert advice on industrial relations issues to senior executives and/or government, requiring considerable depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in industrial relations matters.Demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of policy frameworks within highly complex and sensitive contexts.An ability to build constructive relationships with Government and external stakeholders to assist in the achievement of positive industrial relations outcomes.Proven ability to lead and oversee enterprise bargaining and dispute resolution with very senior stakeholders on highly complex industrial relations issues.Demonstrated capacity to manage highly specialised staff and resources within an organisation.Experience and qualifications Tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, law or Business is highly desirable.About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board.
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Matt O'Connor at ****** or 0407 560 364.
To apply, select the 'Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at 11:59pm, 8 December, 2024.
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