Address About the role:
Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team with the potential for high growth.
The Client Partnering portfolio team is comprised of Workplace Relations Consultants who provide end to end advice and support on a number of employee and industrial relations matters. Located in the Business Partnering and Workplace Relations Division, the role has an emphasis on the redeployment of VPS employees, managing the ill health retirement process for sworn employees and undertaking significant sensitive transactional activities assisting Victoria Police in managing its workforce of over 22,000 employees in line with certified industrial agreements and employment legislation.
The Division is primarily responsible for all Workplace Relations matters, HR business partnering, providing advice and support on employees' working conditions and entitlements, managing complaints associated with workplace conflict and bullying, VPS misconduct, undertaking organisation reviews and realignments and redeploying VPS employees to suitable employment.
As a key team member, you will participate in a variety of Workplace Relations activities to support the Client Partnering team. Your work will be based out of the Victoria Police Centre at Docklands.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders on Workplace Relations matters and processes;
case management of redeployment;
coordination of processes associated with directions to attend the police medical officer;
assessing a variety of applications in accordance with policy and delegations; and
assisting more senior staff in the case management of complex Workplace Relations matters.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
an ability to troubleshoot issues and have hands-on accountability for providing service;
strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare a range of written work, including letters, briefing notes and papers;
strong oral communication skills, particularly in dealing with sensitive matters;
a demonstrated ability in maintaining confidential records and systems and in preparing relevant reports, correspondence and statistics;
a good knowledge of HR legislation, policies and practices relating to Workplace Relations matters;
the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise to meet the varying demands of a complex area; and
resilience, pragmatism, innovation and a passion for continued learning.
Requirements and relevant information:
One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
Your application must include:
Resume
Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close midnight, Monday 4 March 2024.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information, please contact: Kate Proctor on (03) 8335 8146 or kate.proctor@police.vic.gov.au.
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8082.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
