Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations

Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations (VPSG6.1)

Job posted:
07/05/2024

Organisation:
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Occupation:
Human Resources

Reference:
VG/101065A

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs;
helping businesses and industries to thrive;
and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations

• Salary FTE:
  $130,673 to $152,772 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work:
  Part time (0.6 FTE- 22.8 hours per week)
• Usual work location:
  1 Spring St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations is responsible for the delivery of the full range of workplace relations functions and will play a lead role in providing expert workplace relations advice and support at all levels within the department and across its portfolio agencies. A key component of the role is to manage portfolio entity enterprise bargaining by providing advice on Government policy and guidance on process.

The Team

The position of Principal Consultant, Workplace Relations forms a part of the Corporate Services Group, People and Culture Branch and Workplace Relations and Safety Team. The People and Culture Branch is a strategic, tactical and operational function, supporting the achievement of the department's objectives by providing excellent service and trusted advice. It has a clear focus on adding value to the department by supporting the Executive Board to drive Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions organisational culture through a range of strategies and initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience, and a record of achievement, in managing complex workplace issues in a public sector environment
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders
• High level negotiation, consultation and communication skills
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Steadall, Manager, Workplace Relations on or at .

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards .

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note:
We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

Jason Steadall, Manager, Workplace Relations or