Employee Relations Manager

**Employee Relations Manager**

Passionate about employee engagement and connection? We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Employee Relations Manager who can manage the development and implementation of employee strategies across the organisaiton. You will be joining a service centric, professional and dynamic team that supports MHNSW to achieve its goals.

**What the opportunity is**:

- Employment with Museums of History NSW, NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade.
- Clerk Grade 9/10 - $143,236. Package includes salary ($116,211 - $128,061), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-time ongoing employment
- The role will work across the Sydney area.

**What we do**
Museums of History NSW (MHNSW) is the first cultural institution in the state with history as its core mandate. MHNSW provides public access to government archives, objects, materials, buildings, places and stories that shape the historic, social, political and cultural identity of NSW. As a custodian and storyteller, MHNSW is committed to preserving and presenting our state’s unique history and bringing its stories to life through diverse voices and viewpoints. We place history before us not behind us, making it immersive, discoverable and relevant through interpretation, exhibitions, public programs and online resources.

MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 13 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.

Alongside Museums of History NSW is the State Records Authority NSW (SRANSW) which focuses on record keeping standards, regulation, advice, education and policy.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us at MHNSW as we write the future of history

**What you’ll do with us**
This role will manage the development and implementation of employee strategies, policies and processes that provide a positive, engaging and connected workforce.

For more information on the role contact Liz Akerboom, Acting Head of People and Culture on 02 8239 2355.

**What you need to do to apply**
- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role
- A current resume listing two referees

**Also note**:

- If you are speech or hearing impaired, have access requirements that require reasonable adjustment in the assessment process, or require access to information about this vacancy in a different format, please call the Head of People & Culture on 02 8239 2366.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

**Diversity and Flexible Working**
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

**What the essential requirements of the role are**
- Experience in implementing strategic ER plans and solutions, improving organisational performance and productivity in order to meet business objectives
- Experience in managing poor performance, misconduct and disciplinary matters.
- Knowledge of public sector management, the machinery of NSW Government, and employment legislation.
- The ability to use and experience working with HR systems at a high level.
- Ability to Act within NSW Government sector core values, strategic plans and priorities, legislative and regulatory frameworks, delegations, agency policy and procedural frameworks and guidelines, and professional standards.
- Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple locations.

**What you need to tell us - Targeted questions**:

- Provide an example of an Employee Relations strategy/policy/process you have developed and implemented. What impact did it have?
- What is your experience with managing poor performance? What have you found challenging in managing the process?