Principal/Senior Industrial Relations Consultant Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Strategy and Governance - System-wide Industrial Relations
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
This is a Recruitment Pool (PSO Level 7 and PSO Level 6) for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Do you have a workplace relations, human resources, or legal background? Or are you looking to expand your industrial relations experience and work in a role that will assist to achieve sustainable workforce outcomes within the WA health system?
System-wide Industrial Relations (SWIR) is looking for experienced professionals to join the team as a Level 7 Principal Industrial Relations Consultant and Level 6 Senior Industrial Relations Consultants for permanent, fixed term, full time and or part-time opportunities.
About Us SWIR is a unit within the Governance and System Support Directorate at the Department of Health and has the remit to manage system-wide industrial relations matters across the WA health system including the negotiation of WA health system industrial agreements.
SWIR operates in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment and no one day will be the same. You will get exposure to a variety of stakeholders and issues where you will gain valuable experience and exposure in a strategic industrial relations context.
About You We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and energetic individuals in the positions of Principal and Senior Industrial Relations Consultants. Successful applicants will provide high quality industrial and workplace relations consultancy, advisory and representation services to the System Manager, and within an allocated portfolio, to ensure consistent application of WA health system-wide industrial relations instruments, regulatory policy frameworks, public sector policies and related legislation. In this position you will also support the negotiation of WA health system industrial agreements and the development and implementation of strategies to manage complex and high-risk health workforce issues and disputes aligned with the System Manager's strategic direction.
As a senior member of SWIR, you will be relied on to provide mentorship and support to junior staff. We are seeking applications from those who are committed to peer engagement, foster team collaboration and strive for excellence.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2025.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Access to salary packaging arrangements.Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements.Flexible leave arrangements.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Forms (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jessie Poon on (08) 9222 6835.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Please ensure that you include in your application which position/s you are applying for. You can apply for both. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Lodgement: Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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