Workplace Relations Consultant

The Team:
The Workplace Relations Consultant (Employee Relations) role is vital because it plays a key part in shaping a respectful, fair, and legally compliant workplace across Tasmania's public health system. Here's why it matters:

• Supports a positive work culture: Ensures staff feel safe, heard, and respected.
• Manages complex employee issues: Resolves disputes and guides fair outcomes.
• Ensures legal compliance: Helps the department meet industrial relations obligations.
• Drives strategic change: Contributes to workforce planning and organisational improvement.

The Role:
The Workplace Relations Consultant (Employee Relations) provides high-level employee relations consultancy and advisory services to managers and Human Resources (HR) staff within the Agency in relation to Awards and Agreements, legislation interpretation, grievances and complaints and employee relations policy development and implementation. The role also provides expert advice on workplace investigations and other State Service employment frameworks.

You will need to:

• Provide a high-level consultancy service to HR Managers and their staff, and senior management in the Agency on employee relations matters.
• Provide specialist advice and high-level support to the Manager- Employee Relations, HR team members, and Managers on the investigation and resolution of employee complaints, grievances, inability and disciplinary matters, industrial/award disputes, and the management of client complaints.
• Liaise with the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Ombudsman, State Service Management Office and other relevant State, Commonwealth and Local Government departments on the handling of incidents and procedures.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:
$107,899 to $122,292 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Workplace Relations Consultant (Employee Relations) Band 6 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

• Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Matt Wilson

Position: Manager - Employee Relations

Phone number:

Email address:

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