Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $134,593 - $157,355

Occupation: Human Resources

Reference: VG/033940A

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations**
- _Salary: $134,593 to $157,355 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time_
- _Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

The Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations is responsible for the delivery of the full range of workplace relations functions and will play a lead role in providing expert workplace relations advice and support at all levels within the department and across its portfolio agencies.

The responsibilities of the principal consultant will include:

- Provide strategic input into the interpretation of government policies, legislation and industrial relations initiatives
- Support portfolio agencies throughout the bargaining process
- Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders

**The Team**

The position of Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations forms a part of the People & Culture branch within the Corporate Services group. This group consists of specialist functions including strategic communications, finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and the close out of activities related to the Commonwealth Games.

**About You**

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

- Proven experience, and a record of achievement, in managing complex workplace issues in a public sector environment
- Proven experience in establishing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders
- High level negotiation, consultation and communication skills

**Further Information**

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at 23:59pm on Monday 20 January 2025**.

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