Principal Advisor, Industrial and Employee Relations

2 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND REGIONS Full time

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 619852
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for a Principal Advisor, Industrial and Employee Relations to be part of our Corporate Services Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Principal Advisor, Industrial and Employee Relations (IR & ER) is responsible for the provision of high quality industrial and employee relations advice and services to PIRSA on a range of highly complex matters, including overseeing disciplinary investigations and processes across PIRSA, and representing the Agency at the South Australian Employment Tribunal.

The Principal Advisor, IR & ER conducts and manages projects and contributes to policy development and implementation in relation to a range of IR & ER matters.

The role leads the IR and ER function within PIRSA and will establish strong and trusted working relationships with leaders and managers to ensure the proactive and pragmatic identification and resolution of complex IR and ER matters across PIRSA.

**About Us**

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

**Benefits**

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

**Special Conditions**
- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
- Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

**Requirements**:

- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
- Possession of a current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive.
- The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
- Successful applicant will be requirement to complete a National Police Check (NPC) to the satisfaction of PIRSA prior to being made an offer of employment.
- **Desirable**: An appropriate tertiary qualification.

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**Remuneration**

ASO8 - $121,107 min - $125,679 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Lee Sorensen

Director, People and Culture
Phone: 0434 362 966

**Application Instructions**

Applications are to be submitted online through I Work For SA.

**Applications close**: 22/09/2024 11:45 PM

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