Senior Workplace Relations Consultant - Hobart, Australia - Tasmanian Department of Health

Description

Join the Future of Health Care at the Tasmanian Department of Health

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic People and Culture team? The Tasmanian Department of Health is ushering in a new era with a contemporary service delivery model, and we want YOU to be a crucial part of our journey As Tasmania's largest People and Culture team, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to our community.

The role:

• Provide leadership, direction, support and authoritative advice to the ER and HR staff, case manage the team's work program and direct activities.
• Lead and case manage the provision of high-level specialist advice regarding a broad range of ER services and facilitate solutions for and with relevant stakeholders, including leading the implementation of new ER initiatives.
• Provide authoritative advice on strategic employee and workplace relations matters to the ER and HR Manager, Chief Executive, Secretary and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Represent the Department in external and industrial forums, lead ER and HR staff in their representation.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.

*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.

Salary: $124,371 to $130,905 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:

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience in the delivery of ER services, preferably in a health/hospital setting

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
2. crimes of violence
3. sex related offences
4. serious drug offences
5. crimes involving dishonesty
6. Identification check
7. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Senior Workplace Relations Consultant (ER) Band 7 (June 2023)
• Senior Workplace Relations Consultant (ER) Band 7 (July 2023)

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June

For more information (Contact Officer)

Matt Wilson

Manager - Employee Relations

Join us in shaping the future of health care Together, let's make a positive impact on our community

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