Principal Consultant, Employee Relations

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 567766
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network.
Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.
The Opportunity
The People, Culture and Capability Directorate sits within the People and Corporate Services Division of the Department and provides expert advice and customer focused service in relation to all people related matters. The Directorate looks after our people and drives a high performing workplace with strong leadership, organisational capability, and a diverse and inclusive culture that exemplifies our departmental values.
We’re seeking a Principal Consultant, Employee Relations to join our Workforce Advisory Services team.
The Workforce Advisory Services team partners with business areas and ensures the delivery of effective human resource practices through providing specialised and expert advisory and consultancy services. This includes resolution of complex employee relation matters, involving but not limited to: medical incapacity, unsatisfactory performance, misconduct and tribunal matters.
About You
The Principal Consultant, Employee Relations will contribute to the development and implementation of an employee centric approach where optimum levels of workforce performance are sought by treating employees with respect and dignity, and focusing on employee empowerment, wellbeing and growth, while ensuring legislative and policy compliance.
Working directly with the People, Culture and Capability team; executive and senior management across the Department; other agencies; and internal and external stakeholders, the Principal Consultant, Employee Relations will:

• Provide timely and accurate advice, recommendations, information, and support on sensitive and complex Employee Relations matters.
• Demonstrate an approach that reflects a deep understanding of potential implications and risks to the department, showcasing a strategic and informed perspective in guiding decision-making processes and backed by high level research and analysis.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices by offering expert advice on current discipline developments and issues within the department and the broader South Australian Public Sector.
• Build and maintain professional networks through professional and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Resolve difficult conversations constructively, present with credibility and use negotiating techniques to resolve complex issues.

This is a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding role, in which you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of people matters within a supportive and agile team environment where you can grow, learn, and develop your skills.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our Department, we invite you to apply for this position.
Special Conditions and Requirements
A relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification in a relevant field is desirable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a National Police Check prior to employment with the Department. Additional employment checks may be required relevant to the role being undertaken as outlined in the role statement.
Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 12 months.
Remuneration
ASO7 - $106,512 to $115,137 per annum.
Enquiries
Daniel Nikoloski
Manager, Employee and Industrial Relations
Telephone: (08) 7133 1808
Email: Daniel.Nikoloski@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Additional Notes
Applicants are required to submit an application of no more than two pages and a curriculum vitae demonstrating their suitability for the role. In addition, applicants are required to complete the online application form as part of their application for employment.
The SA Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and safety is a core value.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 11/01/2024 5:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.