Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Occupation: Human Resources
Reference: VG/020586
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations
Salary: $109,730 to $132,764 (Plus Superannuation) Ongoing role Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role
The Senior Advisor will be responsible for the delivery of advice and consultancy services on a wide range of workplace relations activities. The Senior Advisor may also act as the Review of Actions Registrar for the department.
Key accountabilities include:
Provide strategic and tactical advice and consultancy to all levels of management and across the department on a diverse range of industrial relations matters. Undertake HR policy development and review, ensuring compliance with relevant instruments, legislation, VPS directions and Common Policies. Support the overall workplace relations function, including monitoring and maintaining relevant electronic systems, case management, supporting the management of complex intersecting cases. The Team
The position of Senior Advisor forms a part of the People and Culture branch and sits within the Corporate Services group. This group consists of specialist functions enabling the department to operate efficiently and effectively. The group works to build a safe, high-performing organisation where the department's people are supported to perform at their best.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Demonstrated experience in managing complex human resource and/or workplace relations issues in the public sector environment. Sound knowledge and understanding of the legislative, regulatory and industrial instruments relating to employment in the Victorian Public Service. Demonstrated experience in gaining agreement and building support and ownership of ideas by using appropriate influence with stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Steadall Manager, Workplace Relations on 0400 043 154 or at
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
How to Apply
Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday 1 December 2024.
Job type: Full time
Job classification: VPSG5
Contact: Jason Steadall - Manager, Workplace Relations | 0400 043 154 or
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