Manager, Employee Relations Rail

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 637393
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5094 - DRY CREEK
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is one of the largest state government agencies in South Australia.

Our extensive portfolio means we interact with South Australians daily.

Through the infrastructure we build and maintain, transport systems we operate, licensing and regulatory services we administer and the safety initiatives we drive, our work encompasses every part of our State.

We connect South Australians to keep our State moving - now and for the future.

**Public Transport South Australia**
Public Transport South Australia (PTSA) moves millions of South Australians.

We provide well connected and customer-focused public transport services safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We are involved in delivering game-changing projects, from the electrification of our trains, improving services based on feedback and demand, through to the exciting transition to renewable energy, creating a legacy for our State.

**The Opportunity**
We believe we have the most talented and skilled workforce in government. Our people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the South Australian community.

The Manager, Employee Relations Rail, is accountable for leading the delivery of specialised and effective human resource practices through the coordination of an expert advisory and consultancy service across PTSA. This role will drive the development of workforce strategies and the associated organisational culture by leveraging workforce insights, accurate and well-maintained data, analytics, trend analysis and benchmarking across the sector.

This role will lead a team of human resource and employee relations professionals to effectively resolve complex people matters, including managing employee performance, suspected misconduct, excessive absenteeism, medical cases, and grievances, in alignment with legislative obligations.

Additionally, the role will lead the creation of a performance culture by effectively coaching leaders through case management, supporting resolutions informed by business objectives, employee experience, and the assessment and mitigation of human resource and safety-critical risks.

The Manager, Employee Relation Rail, will develop innovative processes and ensure feedback is sourced from key stakeholders to identify the priorities and service deliverables for the team. The role will directly influence, advise, and collaborate with executive and senior management across the Department and liaise with other agencies and the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment on specific matters.

If you’re interested in a career that really moves, we’d love to hear from you.

**Qualifications/Experience**
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, or a related field, or relevant experience in said discipline areas will be highly regarded.

Demonstrable experience working in industrial relations in a highly unionised environment.

**Special Conditions**
A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

**Remuneration**
ASO8 - $121,107 to $125,679 pa + superannuation.

**Enquiries**
Querida Sayce
Manager Industrial & Workforce, Public Transport In-House Program
Telephone: 0419 213 127

**Application Instructions**
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

N.B. Interviews will be conducted over the Christmas holiday period.

**Our Commitment**

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Manager Employee Relations Rail (ASO8)

**Applications close**: 08/12/2024 9:00 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.