Manager, Employment Relations, Queensland Health

Join a team like no other with career support to take you further We are looking for a Manager, Employment relations to lead and manage a high performing team in the delivery of industrial relations, human resource, employee relations and advisory services to stakeholders across Queensland Health.

As the Manager, you will manage and coordinate emergent industrial matters and other strategic and tactical related functions. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the outcomes of the team and participates as a member of the Employment Relations management team.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage a discrete team in the delivery of a broad range of workplace relations matters, initiatives and project implementation including enterprise bargaining negotiations and outcomes, award development and maintenance, and emergent industrial relations issues in support of health service delivery state wide.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholder groups, including other Government departments, senior managers and unions.
• Provide leadership in the research and analysis of emerging industrial relations issues and options and develop effective and comprehensive responses to such issues.
• Provide high level strategic advice and support to senior executives, managers, employees and unions to facilitate the effective and consistent delivery of industrial relations and human resource services state wide.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial relations legislation, human resources policies, standards and procedures with the proven ability to apply such knowledge in resolving issues.
• Previous experience in/or knowledge of the healthcare sector and clinical workforce terms and conditions of employment or demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Demonstrated high level consultative, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and impartial manner.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop employees (direct reports), identifying key learning opportunities for staff and empowering them by actively delegating tasks.
• High level expertise in managing the implementation of organisational change, organisational improvement and best practice concepts and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to construct project plans that have clear and appropriate goals, timeframes and budgets.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.