Assistant Director, Employee Relations | Full-Time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking an Assistant Director, Employee Relations in Canberra to lead investigations, assess processes, and foster a culture of respect within the City and Environment Directorate. The role requires strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage tough conversations with staff at all levels.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in HR environments, interpret legislation, and drive continual learning and development across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with investigation management and assessments.
• Knowledge of reportable conduct processes or willingness to learn.
• People-focused leadership with a drive for respectful culture and customer service.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to apply appropriate skills in varied contexts.
• Ability to align team performance and develop capacity.
• Commitment to continual learning and staff development.
• Experience in a human resources environment.

Skills

Investigation management

Reportable conduct knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict management

Legislation interpretation

Team performance alignment

Continual learning

Education

Tertiary studies / HR discipline

Certificate IV in Government (Investigations)

Job description

Assistant Director, Employee Relations
Full-time Permanent

Details: The Employee Relations team in People, Safety and Culture, City and Environment Directorate (CED) is seeking a committed, enthusiastic person to work within an innovative, engaged and professional team. This role will be confronted with tough conversations and will require a highly skilled professional who can effectively manage conflict and interact with workers at all levels, including executive. Being able to interpret and apply legislation, think on your feet, problem solve and make sound decisions is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• have experience and a strong understanding of investigation management and assessments;
• have knowledge of reportable conduct processes or the ability to gain
• be a people focussed leader with a strong, considered and engaging approach to successfully deliver and drive a culture of respect and a desire to achieve customer service excellence,
• have an eye for detail and be equipped with exceptional communication (oral and written) and stakeholder engagement skills,
• possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner,
• be able to align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives,
• model commitment to continual learning, encourage ongoing development and engaging the right people to the right roles; and
• had previous exposure to a human resource environment.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Tertiary studies or extensive relevant experience in a human resource related discipline are highly desirable. Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar highly desirable.

Notes: An order of merit list will be established to fill future vacancies within the team either permanent or for higher duties over the next 12 months.

This position works in a workplace designated for Activity Based Working (ABW). ABW is transformational in the way we work. By creating flexible workplaces with a variety of different work settings, we are better able to support every kind of employee, their job function, and individual preferences for comfort and space.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

Assistant Director, Employee Relations | Full-time Permanent • Canberra, ACT, AU