Director (Employee Relations)

Transport and Main Roads (Organisation site )
Employee Relations;
Human Resources;
Corporate;
Brisbane

Deliver effective and strategic IR and ER advice in one of the largest Employee Relations positions across Queensland Government
- Deliver effective and strategic industrial and employee relations advice
- Engage with leaders, unions, government agencies and build key stakeholder relationships
- Lead, coach and support a team within a complex industrial and employment landscape
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for Employee Relations and contemporary generalist human resources?
Do you feel empowered when leading a highly skilled team?
Are you energised by fast-paced, complex environments, where you can have high impact with your function?

Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision is to create a single integrated network accessible to everyone. They are delivery-focused, united by their purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.

Every day Queenslanders rely on the transport network to get them to work, school and health care. As the most decentralised state in Australia, transport is a key driver of economic growth and TMR is at the forefront of planning, developing and maintaining the extensive network required to keep Queensland moving.

TMR is a department of more than 11,000 employees across the state. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving and connected, or in helping build for the future. Every day is different and so are their teams. They foster an inclusive workplace culture and will support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.

About the Role and You

With the scale and complexity of TMR, with 80 different occupational groups, this is an exciting opportunity to serve in one of the largest Employee Relations positions across Queensland Government.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief People and Culture Officer in the Human Resources Branch, you will lead 3 direct reports and a team of 20 across the following workstreams:
Industrial Relations, Case Management and Internal Policy.

As Director of Employee Relations, you will lead the delivery of effective strategic IR and ER advice across the department. You'll proactively engage with leaders, human resources, work, health and safety representatives, government agencies, unions and other stakeholders, fostering genuine partnerships to manage employment and industrial challenges. You will contribute to internal briefings, CBRC submissions, Ministerial and ELT updates.

The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in the IR and ER field, with contemporary generalist human resources knowledge. You will excel in leading the delivery of outcomes across large, diverse and geographically dispersed workforces, whilst providing strategic, insightful and engaging leadership skills.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/QLD/559380/24

Applications close:
Midnight, Wednesday 1 May 2024

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

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