Workplace Relations Consultant (Industrial Relations)

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Role: Workplace Relations Consultant (Industrial Relations)
As a key player in our dynamic team, you will provide expert industrial and employee relations consultancy, shaping the future of our workforce. Here's what your role will entail:
Consultancy Excellence:

• Provide high-level consultancy services to Executives, Managers and their staff, offering insights on Awards, Agreements, and employment legislation.
• Interpret and apply best practices in industrial and employee relations to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the Manager Industrial Relations and stakeholders to manage and coordinate Industrial Relations activities, including negotiations, policy development, and award maintenance.

Resolution and Support:

• Offer advice and high-level support in resolving employee complaints, grievances, disciplinary matters, and industrial disputes.
• Liaise with external entities like the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and Ombudsman to ensure a fair and just resolution process.

Network Building:

• Establish and maintain networks, applying best practices in Industrial Relations across the Tasmanian State Service and beyond.

Details of Appointment
Multiple permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing ASAP
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Location
This position can be occupied in the North, North West or South
Salary
$104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Please contact Emily Stride for a confidential discussion on 0418 672 256 prior to applying online.
Applicants will be asked to provide a short response to two assessment questions specific to the position to complement their resume.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Statement of Duties
For more information please contact Emily Stride on 0418 672 256
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