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Period of Appointment 24 Months Fixed Term Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties Manage and provide authoritative advice regarding workplace relations matters, encompassing the case management or resolution of matters relevant to alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct, grievances, industrial matters, investigations and performance management.
Undertake advocacy and represent the Department in a range of forums including the Tasmanian Industrial Commission and Equal Opportunity Tasmania.
Lead and/or participate in liaison and negotiation with a variety of stakeholders, including employee organisation representatives, Commissions, Tribunals and the State Service Management Office in relation to workplace relations matters.
Provide high-level consultancy and advice to all levels of staff around a variety of complex human resource and employee relations matters.
Build HR capability within the Department by mentoring and educating less experienced staff and coaching and supporting managers.
Interpret and apply information relating to awards, legislation, directions and procedures often involving complex and/or sensitive areas and prepare high-level correspondence, recommendations and reports.
Undertake research, development, review and management of projects and policies relating to HR strategic initiatives and contribute to the implementation and review of contemporary HR policies, practices and procedures.
Pre-employment Checks The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted: Pre-employment checks •Arson and fire setting •Violent crimes and crimes against the person •Sex-related offences •Drug and alcohol related offences •Crimes involving dishonesty •Crimes involving deception •Making false declarations •Malicious damage and destruction to property •Serious traffic offences •Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice •Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power •Crimes involving Conspiracy 2.Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3.Identification check.
Desirable Requirements A tertiary qualification relevant to human resource management.
How to apply 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 4946.
For more information Name: Elise McCarthy Position: Acting Assistant Director Workplace Relations Email: ****** Phone: 0417 568 425 Reasonable Adjustment Queries Organisational Development and Design Team (03) 6165 7603 #J-18808-Ljbffr
