Associate Director Industrial Relations

**Associate Director Industrial Relations**

**- Operate at a strategic level across a state-wide organisation**
- **Work in close partnership with the Chief Executive and senior leaders**:

- **Proactively consult on major change for a vital health service**

**Lead the Industrial Relations function of NSW Ambulance by promoting the best interests of the workforce and contributing to a great service.**

**About the Organisation**

**Hear what it’s like to work for NSW Ambulance**

**The Opportunity**

Leading a team of five direct reports, the Associate Director IR will establish a clear strategy to guide the future of industrial relations at NSW Ambulance. Reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture, the Associate Director will:

- Proactively undertake highest-level industrial relations projects pertaining to NSW Ambulance wide policies and strategies.
- Develop close relationships with external stakeholders including unions and professional associations to achieve NSW Ambulance initiatives and goals
- Oversee the resolution of industrial disputes and associated matters by negotiation, conciliation and/or arbitration with least disruption to services, including appearing before industrial tribunals.
- Supervise and professionally lead colleagues to achieve IR objectives and to increase capabilities both within the People & Culture unit and NSW Ambulance business units.

It is an exciting chapter for the organisation, with the NSW Government having just allocated an additional $1B in funding to NSW Ambulance over the next four years. It is a record investment that will underpin the largest paramedic workforce in Australia. It is a unique time in which to join a growing organisation providing critical care services across to community members across NSW as they embark on their next chapter.

**About You**

For this appointment, we are seeking an experienced Industrial Relations practitioner who will advocate for vital changes to the NSW Ambulance landscape and support a strong workforce. Leveraging your industrial relations experience, you will have a track record developing and implementing strategic initiatives that align IR activities within an organisation to meet business objectives. In addition, you will have:

- Extensive experience at a senior level within Industrial Relations, with proven experience managing complex industrial relations projects.
- Substantial knowledge and understanding of state industrial relations systems, as well as a sound understanding of the Federal IR system.
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability so build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally.
- A track record of leading, mentoring and managing a high-performing team.

An understanding of the NSW public health system is highly regarded. Alignment to the values and mission of this critical care organisation is essential.

NSW Ambulance take a values-based leadership approach putting their people at the centre of everything they do, striving to deliver their mission of Excellence in Care through their CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

**How to Apply**

Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**COVID-19 Information**

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the

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**Position Classification**: Health Mgr Lvl 5
**Remuneration**: $157,540 per annum - $176,641 per annum

**Applications close: Wednesday 5th October.