Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Salary:
$129,379 - $151,259

Occupation:
Consulting and Strategy

Reference:
VG/100645

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians - by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.

We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations
- _Salary:_ _$129,379 to $151,259 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Fixed term role for 6 months_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time_
- _Usual work location: 1 Spring St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_

The role is responsible for the delivery of the full range of workplace relations functions and will play a lead role in providing expert workplace relations advice and support at all levels within the department and across its portfolio agencies.

A key component of the role is to manage portfolio entity enterprise bargaining by providing advice on Government policy and guidance on process.

The responsibilities of the Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations include, but are not limited to:

Provide strategic input into the interpretation of government policies, legislation and industrial relations initiatives including the review, development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to implement industrial agreements, legislation and government policies and frameworks.
Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders (including senior departmental management, across government and portfolio entities) to ensure that the department and its portfolio entities' approach to industrial and employee relations is consistent and up to date with government policy.
Proven experience in establishing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders, including union representatives, departmental managers and staff, portfolio and central agencies; with a demonstrated ability to represent the department in external forums and tribunals such as the Fair Work Commission.
High level negotiation, consultation and communication skills, including evidence of welldeveloped written communication in a government context.

A relevant tertiary degree in either Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Employment Law will be well regarded.

Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Steadall, Manager, Workplace Relations on

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.