Manager, Workplace Relations

5 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Corporate Services Branch as Manager, Workplace Relations in the People and Culture team at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
As the Manager, Workplace Relations and as part of the People & Culture leadership team, you will oversee workplace relations, change management and health, safety and wellbeing for the department and its portfolio agencies.
This position offers the exciting opportunity to be involved in representing the department in VPS-wide committees and projects such as VPS and portfolio agency EBA bargaining, managing DPC responses to OH&S interdepartmental committees and oversee WorkCover Premium management.
About you
- Demonstrated experience in leading an ER/IR consultancy function with experience in organisational change management, preferably within a government setting.
- Highly developed management skills including experience in leading and motivating a team.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures and contemporary developments in Workplace Relations and HSW including the Fair Work Act (2009), Occupational Health and Safety Act (2004) and the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013.
- Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).
To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.



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