Principal Consultant Workplace Relations (350258) Department of JusticeCorporate, Strategy & GovernanceHuman Resources Applications must be submitted by Sunday 24 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST. Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, flexible Region: South Location: Hobart Period of Appointment: 12 months. Hours per fortnight: 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. Duties: Coordinate and have carriage of complex industrial matters including implementing Industrial Instruments and undertaking associated projects and policy development. Provide high level advice, guidance, and direction to departmental management on workplace relations and associated issues including:Industrial Awards/Agreements and other related instruments State Service code of conduct processes Grievances Inability Performance Management Represent the Agency in working groups, forums, and projects as required, and in negotiations with unions and employees in the resolution of workplace relations issues, disputes, and agreement negotiations. Build and manage effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, consultative committees, unions, and the State Service Management Office, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve workplace relations issues. Undertake research and investigations into complex workplace relations issues and prepare correspondence, reports, formal responses, briefing notes, and recommendations as appropriate. Undertake the case management of employee relations matters, including preparing submissions for undertaking advocacy and representing the interests of the Department in external forums, including industrial commissions and tribunals, in industrial negotiations and in negotiations with employee organisation representatives. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and strategies which:Support the provision of quality workplace relations services Enhance departmental relations with employee and employee organisations Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, employment directions, industrial awards, and agreements Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level. Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, management, law, industrial relations, or a related discipline. Application Process: To 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 3652. For more information: Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr