Director Industrial Relations

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Salary: Level 8, $157,900 – $171,005 p.a. plus 12% Super PSCSAA 2024

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Work type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Location: Perth CBD

Closing date: 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: - Applicant Information Pack.pdf

• Job Description Form - Director Industrial Relations.pdf

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This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role

As the Director Industrial Relations you lead a team of Industrial Relations Advisors supporting workforce practices that ensure compliance with relevant workplace laws and industrial instruments.

You will lead the negotiation of the Department’s industrial Agreements, represent the Department at the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) and manage the Department’s industrial disputes.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, representing the Department of Justice, Deputy Director General Corporate Services, and Executive Director Workforce Services in industrial relations matters of a complex and sensitive nature.

You will also need to be comfortable leading contentious workforce issues through to resolution.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Opportunity to work with senior management across the Department.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team exposed to a broad range of complex industrial issues, including advocacy on behalf of the Department in relevant industrial tribunals.
• Central CBD location with easy access to public transport.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How To Apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae of no more than seven (7) pages, clearly outlining your employment history and demonstrating your skillsets against the following Role Specific Requirements contained within the Essential Selection Criteria section of the JDF.
• Substantial experience in leading and managing a team delivering high-level industrial relations advice, consultancy and advocacy services in a large and complex organisation and a practical knowledge of public sector processes and accountabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and driving opportunities for workforce reform.
• Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding this position please contact Executive Director Workforce Services - Amanda Greenland via to request a confidential discussion about the position.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager or the Diversity and Inclusion team on or for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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