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Salary- Help us deliver on our mission of providing excellent care to young patients and their families.
VCID No. 876852
About our Team:
The Workplace Relations team is dedicated to cultivating a positive, unified, and productive work environment. Working closely with the broader People and Culture team, our primary focus is on managing and fostering relationships between the hospital and its employees, understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by healthcare professionals and support staff.
We work closely with leaders across CAHS to provide advice, consultancy services and representation on workplace and industrial relations matters, in alignment with the Department of Health, including organisational change, Workplace Relations, workforce management, and dispute resolution matters.
We seek to uphold the hospital's commitment to supporting its diverse staff whilst contributing to the organisation’s overall success in providing excellent care to young patients and their families.
Position Profile and Role:
We are seeking an individual with exposure and some knowledge of IR, eager to develop their skills and contribute to our collaborative work environment to join our team as a Workplace Relations Consultant. This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in Industrial Relations (IR).
Your responsibilities in this role will include:
- Providing advice on the correct application and interpretation of WA health system industrial agreements, employment legislation, regulations, and industrial relations policies.
- Maintaining records, reporting, and contributing to system manager reporting.
- Answering industrial queries and initiating queries to understand ongoing matters.
- Provide specialist support to human resources team members on Workplace Relations matters.
- Providing training to line managers on changes to industrial agreements.
- Presenting data and information for decision-making, including agreement provisions, feedback, and suggested changes.
- Maintaining awareness of Workplace Relations risks across CAHS and the WA Health sector to initiate early interventions and improve dispute management.
You also will have opportunity to work on compliance related projects and change management initiatives in a supportive learning environment. Through these activities you will develop knowledge of significant agreements, compliance and strategic initiatives.
If you have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to learn and can collaborate effectively within a team then we encourage you to apply for this role.
Prior experience in Workplace Relations is not required for this role; we provide comprehensive training.
Why Join Us?
Receive support in your learning journey as part of a that encourages growth and development.
If you are a Workplace Relations professional seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, we encourage you to apply. Be a part of our mission to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
About CAHS:
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.
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How to Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A covering letter of no more than two pages summarising the key aspects of your experience related to this position and how you are suitable for the position including describing how you meet the following three essential selection criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of Workplace Relations and/or human resource management advisory services.
- Well-developed negotiation skills.
- Well-developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- A current resume which summaries your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
- Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager / supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
We encourage you to contact Mark Golesworthy, Manager Workplace Relations on or phone 08 6456 8565 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. Please note you do not need to address all selection criteria as part of the initial application process. Your application covering letter is only expected to address the first three essential selection criteria.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
