Job type: Full time / 2 Years Fixed Term
Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance
Occupation: Other
Reference: VG/1839903
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.
We are looking for someone who has demonstrated experience in Industrial Relations, where you will support a range of priority activities within Private Sector Industrial Relations.
This role is 2 years fixed term.
Division The Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV) division provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to the Government and departments.
IRV develops and reviews regulatory frameworks to support a positive industrial relations environment and fair and productive workplaces, secure work and gender pay equity.
IRV also oversees industrial relations matters and enterprise bargaining policy and processes across the Victorian public sector.
It works towards achieving a positive working environment for all Victorians through engagement with public and private sector employers, workers, and other stakeholders and representatives.
IRV consists of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Private Sector group and the Public Sector group.
About the role The focus of the role will support a range of priority activities within Private Sector Industrial Relations.
Priority activities include development of remaining State based reforms to finalise implementation of the Victorian Government Response to the Inquiry into Victoria's On-Demand Workforce (Inquiry); Non-Disclosure Agreement reform project; Victorian labour hire reforms to be implemented by IRV through the published Government response to release of the final report of the Formal Review into Victorian Government Bodies' Engagement with Construction Companies and Construction Unions (on 29 November 2024 and related legislative policy).
These priorities will require a candidate who is specialised and has demonstrated experience in quality legal policy advice with a comprehensive knowledge of industrial relations matters and legislative processes.
This is a 2 years fixed term role.
Key accountabilities This position has the following responsibilities:
Lead and manage industrial relations legislation, policy, programs and initiatives to achieve the Government's priorities affecting the private sector.Provide high level legislative and legal policy advice to Ministers and senior DTF staff on industrial relations issues affecting the private sector.Prepare high quality ministerial briefs, written reports and correspondence on industrial relations matters.Develop and maintain networks and relationships with key external and Government stakeholders regarding industrial relations issues and regulation.About you We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in providing strategic and expert advice on industrial relations policy issues and supporting the development of programs and initiatives to achieve the Government's industrial relations priorities.
Experience and qualifications Tertiary qualifications in law, industrial relations or economics is highly desirable.Current knowledge and experience in workplace and industrial relations would be highly regarded.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.
If during the recruitment process, you are identified as the preferred candidate for this role, you will be required to seek approval from your manager and Executive Director to undertake this role as a secondment.
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 Lissa Zass, Executive Director – Private Sector, or phone 0439 324 945.
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 on 30 January 2025.
If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act).
To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.
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