Assistant Director, Workplace Relations, Performance and Conduct

5 months ago

Canberra, Australia Parliament of Australia Full time
Who we are looking for

DPS is seeking professionals in workplace relations, performance, or conduct to lead a small team and provide expert advice.

There are current and expected vacancies at the Assistant Director level within the team. Our ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the team's responsible HR areas: workplace relations, performance, or conduct. Tertiary qualification in human resource management or law is desirable but not required.

Job Specific Requirements : 


• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.


At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Duty Statement

Classification:  Parliamentary Executive Level 1 

Branch: Corporate Operations Branch

Section: Legal and Conduct

Immediate supervisor:  Director, Workplace Relations, Performance and Conduct

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assistant Director, Workplace Relations

Provide high quality specialist advice to senior management, and technical advice and education to staff on a broad range of employment issues, complex workplace relations matters, relevant legislation, and agreements. Identify, design, and develop innovative strategies to improve departmental outcomes when managing complex sensitive people matters, staff engagement, and workplace consultation. Represent the department in dealings with unions, tribunals, external jurisdictions, and other stakeholders to avoid disputes or achieve positive outcomes and resolutions. Assist and support the research, development, management, and implementation of enterprise agreements, HR Policies, and employment contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, processes, and better practice. Lead, motivate, and gain the commitment of others in achieving a workplace relations focus responsive to contemporary issues and changes in workplace practices. Develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships, liaise and effectively negotiate with key stakeholders including senior management, staff, industrial organisations, and external agencies. Prepare written material including executive briefs and corporate documentation for review by senior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Assistant Director, Performance and Conduct

Provide high quality specialist advice to senior management, and technical advice and education to staff on a broad range of employment issues, complex performance and conduct matters, and relevant legislation. Identify, design, and develop innovative strategies to improve departmental outcomes when managing complex sensitive people matters, conduct, integrity, and performance management. Represent the department in dealings with unions, tribunals, external jurisdictions, and other stakeholders to avoid disputes or achieve positive outcomes and resolutions. Assist and support the research, development, management, and implementation of HR Policies and employment contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, processes, and better practice. Lead, motivate, and gain the commitment of others in achieving a positive performance and conduct focus responsive to contemporary issues and changes in workplace practices. Develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships, liaise and effectively negotiate with key stakeholders including senior management, staff, industrial organisations, and external agencies. Prepare written material including executive briefs, corporate documentation, findings of fact, and formal communications relating to employee conduct and performance for review by senior staff in a fast-paced environment. Conduct Code of Conduct investigations and make recommendations to delegates. Provide advice and guidance to staff and managers on complex integrity and misconduct issues. Provide expert advice to managers and staff on performance management and underperformance.

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

This role is being assessed by CV Application, Interview and Referee outcome, please note no pitch is required to be submitted. 

To complete your application please upload your CV twice into the document upload section, due to a system limitation the process requires two documents to be uploaded.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

• access to flexible work arrangements 
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.

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