Manager, Employee Relations

As the Manager, you'll lead a team dedicated to providing expert guidance and services in employee and industrial relations within DoE. Reporting to the relevant team Director, your role involves strategic advice, advocacy, negotiations, and fostering collaborative relationships to align with organisational goals. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, women, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait people, and Australian South Sea Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO545937/24P
Closing date 17-Mar-2024
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Contact person Ashleigh McMillan
Contact details 07 3305 5800 or email: A.McMillan@ontalent.com.au
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About Us:
The Department of Education (DoE) remains steadfast in its commitment to providing all children with a strong start and cultivating safe, inclusive workplaces to bolster Queensland's prosperity. We are currently seeking exceptional leaders to join our team as Manager within the industrial relations portfolio of the Integrity, and Employee Relations Unit. The industrial relations function in the DoE is divided into two streams: an Employee relations team and an Enterprise Bargaining team.
DoE is seeking exceptional strategic leaders to support these high-performing teams.
About the Role:
We have two permanent Manager positions currently vacant.

• Manager - Employee Relations, Integrity, and Employee Relations Unit

In addition to offering expert advice and supervising your team, you'll lead consultations and negotiations with stakeholders, representing DoE in high-level discussions. Your role extends to providing strategic direction for advocacy services and ensuring representation in key conferences, hearings, and tribunals, including the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. With initiative and drive, you'll navigate complex employee and industrial relations scenarios, driving positive outcomes. Your advocacy will shape policies and practices, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements while fostering a supportive and productive work environment. * Manager - Enterprise Bargaining, Integrity, and Employee Relations Unit
Your expertise in enterprise bargaining and technical proficiency will be invaluable. As a subject matter expert, you'll interpret legislation and industrial instruments with precision. Your role will involve leading project teams across the full bargaining cycle (from the initiation, negotiation and the implementation phase), overseeing initiatives, and coordinating the development of bargaining strategies. Your role requires technical adeptness in navigating intricate industrial and Employee Relations frameworks. Your expertise in enterprise bargaining and legislation interpretation will guide decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Your leadership will be assessed based on strategic thinking, change management, and talent development. Building enduring relationships, inspiring others, and driving accountability are essential. Fostering healthy workplaces, pursuing growth, and demonstrating sound governance are crucial. To excel in this position, a profound level of professional proficiency and substantial experience in Employee Relations is essential, particularly in navigating intricate industrial matters. You must have exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to provide authoritative advice to a range of stakeholders and you will uphold the Public Sector Act 2022 work performance and personal conduct principles and comply with all relevant laws, industrial instruments, and directives.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A statement (2 pages max), including examples, outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the role responsibilities, leadership competencies, and other details outlined in the role description. Please indicate in the subject line of your statement your preference for the Employee Relations or Enterprise Bargaining manager position.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
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Further information
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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants