Associate Director, Workplace Relations

**Associate Director, Workplace Relations**
Join our Workplace Relations Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching heath in millions of ways every day

**About us**
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- The Workplace Relations Branch leads system-wide industrial relations for the health system, including negotiating and determining wages and employment conditions across the NSW Health system.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia

**Crown Clerk 11/12**, starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**
The Associate Director Workplace Relations provides high level advice on workplace relations matters for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies to support the achievement of NSW Health’s workplace relations objectives

**About you**
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Significant experience in the analysis and management of major industrial relations situations and projects in a multi disciplinary environment
- Significant skill and experience in the conduct of complex and sensitive negotiations including analysing potential financial and industrial implications and preparing and advocating cases before Industrial Commissions and relevant courts/tribunals.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all aspects of policy research, development, review and evaluation.

**H**ow**apply**
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the TWO target questions below.

**Target Questions (1-2 pages)**
**Target Question 1**:
Please describe how you manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-pressure environment? How do you balance political priorities and managing stakeholders with the requirement to deliver high quality written communications (such as briefs) in a short timeframe?

**Target Question 2**:
Describe your experience in leading an industrial negotiation including and developing professional working relationships with stakeholders and unions.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 18 July 2025**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Friday 18 July 2025