Director Industrial Relations

11 hours ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Justice Full time $157,900 - $171,005 per year

Corporate Services

Salary:
Level 8, $157,900 – $171,005 p.a. plus 12% Super PSCSAA 2024

Position number:
021622

Work type:
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Location:
Perth CBD

Closing date:
:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:
- Applicant Information

  • Job Description Form - Director Industrial

You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader .

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice , you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role
As the Director Industrial Relations you lead a team of Industrial Relations Advisors supporting workforce practices that ensure compliance with relevant workplace laws and industrial instruments.

You will lead the negotiation of the Department's industrial Agreements, represent the Department at the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) and manage the Department's industrial disputes.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, representing the Department of Justice, Deputy Director General Corporate Services, and Executive Director Workforce Services in industrial relations matters of a complex and sensitive nature.

You will also need to be comfortable leading contentious workforce issues through to resolution.

Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

  • Opportunity to work with senior management across the Department.
  • Lead, mentor and develop a team exposed to a broad range of complex industrial issues, including undertaking advocacy on behalf of the Department in relevant industrial tribunals.
  • Central CBD location with easy access to public transport.
  • Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
  • Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

  • A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae of no more that seven (7) pages in length, that clearly outlines your employment history and demonstrates your skillsets against the following Role Specific Requirements contained within the Essential Selection Criteria section of the JDF:
  • Substantial experience in leading and managing a team delivering high-level industrial relations advice, consultancy and advocacy services in a large and complex organisation and a practical knowledge of public sector processes and accountabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and driving opportunities for workforce reform.
  • Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining
Essential Selection Criteria
will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner's Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding this position please contact
Executive Director Workforce Services - Amanda Greenland
via to request a confidential discussion about the position.

Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the
"Apply for Job"
button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application,
as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on

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