Corporate and Business Services Division Employee Relations Consultant DBCA3101823 PSCA, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 plus 11% Superannuation
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 30 OCOTBER 2023
Job Description
1. Provides high level advice and consultancy on the interpretation of awards, agreements and industrial legislation.
2. Provides advice relating to performance and discipline in accordance with policies, guidelines and operational procedures to line managers and employees.
3. Undertakes investigations relating to discipline or performance matters.
4. Assists in the management of departmental employee and industrial relations matters on behalf of the Manager, Employee Relations and Planning.
5. Participates in negotiations with unions and employees on workplace and industrial relations matters and assists in negotiations of departmental industrial instruments.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
6. Considerable knowledge and understanding of human resources, employee relations and industrial relations issues within a public sector environment.
7. Considerable experience in the interpretation and application of employment legislation, awards, agreements, policy and procedures.
8. High level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including consultancy and negotiation skills.
Applicants who meet selection criteria 1 and 2 to a high degree will be particularly well regarded.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
9. A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
10. A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
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Position Title Employee Relations Consultant Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Salary Location Kensington, Western Australia Unit/Division Corporate and Business Services Division Branch People Services Branch Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. DBCA3101823 Closing Date Position Title Employee Relations Consultant Branch People Services Branch Location Kensington, Western Australia Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Company Information Description
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 30 OCOTBER 2023
Job Description
11. Provides high level advice and consultancy on the interpretation of awards, agreements and industrial legislation.
12. Provides advice relating to performance and discipline in accordance with policies, guidelines and operational procedures to line managers and employees.
13. Undertakes investigations relating to discipline or performance matters.
14. Assists in the management of departmental employee and industrial relations matters on behalf of the Manager, Employee Relations and Planning.
15. Participates in negotiations with unions and employees on workplace and industrial relations matters and assists in negotiations of departmental industrial instruments.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
16. Considerable knowledge and understanding of human resources, employee relations and industrial relations issues within a public sector environment.
17. Considerable experience in the interpretation and application of employment legislation, awards, agreements, policy and procedures.
18. High level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including consultancy and negotiation skills.
Applicants who meet selection criteria 1 and 2 to a high degree will be particularly well regarded.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
19. A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
20. A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
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