Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until end of January 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. The Labour Relations Branch operates in a complex human resources industrial environment and is responsible for ensuring policies and practices in the Department are developed and consistently applied, improved employment conditions and workplace flexibility within legislative and economic constraints; and the provision of strategic, operational, industrial and complaint management advice, training, advocacy and negotiation in relation to all central and regional offices and schools.
The Role If successful, you will work with a Labour Relations team in providing strategic advice, training, support and information, including Award and Agreement interpretation, employment, industrial relations and performance management issues relevant to key stakeholders.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, while receiving broad direction and instruction from the Manager Labour Relations, in undertaking complex research and analysis, reporting on issues, and making recommendations to achieve successful labour relations outcomes.
The Principal Labour Relations Advisor represents, promotes, protects and negotiates the intention and interests of the Department and key stakeholders at a senior level in various industrial relations forums and other arenas.
They provide significant input into the development, implementation and review of a broad range of employee and labour relations policy and procedures, and exercise appropriate levels of discretion in determining mid to low-level policy.
This position is a member of the Labour Relations leadership group and will also be responsible for supervising other team members.
Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance.
Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements: Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE943170
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months.
This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 January 2025.
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