Workforce Relations Officer - Alice Springs, Australia - Northern Territory Government

Description

Workforce Relations Officer

Administrative Officer 5 Remuneration Package $101, 050 - $106,110 (including salary $86,297 - $90,687)

Corporate Services – Workforce Relations

Full time, ongoing vacancy in Alice Springs, NT

The Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) provides essential corporate functions to the Northern Territory Government, efficiently and effectively enabling agencies to focus on their core business. Workforce Services are delivered to client agencies under a centralised services model across a geographically and culturally diverse environment. The Workforce Relations team provides support across a range of areas including Employee Relations, Workforce Health Management, Performance and Conduct, Recruitment and general HR support.

As a Workforce Relations Officer you provide client-focussed end-to-end support and workforce relations services to assist client agencies manage their human resources requirements. Supporting a dedicated team of HR professionals you will participate and contribute to HR projects, and early intervention activities. Your knowledge of operational HR principles and your ability to interpret and apply legislation will enable client agencies make informed evidenced based decisions. In addition, you will coordinate and facilitate HR information sessions and develop strong working relationships with client agencies.

To be successful, you require demonstrated knowledge and experience of operational HR management principles, a passion for delivering high level customer services, the ability and motivation to learn quickly and the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the client. Very good interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills with the ability to apply empathy, exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality is essential. Sound Operational knowledge of employment legislation, HR Management systems and relevant studies in human resources or related field would be well regarded.

Working alongside a supportive and inspiring team you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of; 11% superannuation, six weeks recreational and three weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, and the opportunity to further develop your career in Human Resources. Flexible work agreements may be negotiated in line with operational requirements.

This is an amazing time to live in Central Australia. Alice Springs (or Mparntwe) has been home to the Arrernte people for over 30,000 years and is recognised as one of the most diverse and accepting communities in Australia. It is also the gateway to many Australian gems including the iconic Uluru, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the MacDonnell Ranges.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact: Katharine Stubbs on or

Quote vacancy number: 16209

Closing date:

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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