Industrial Relations Strategist (Hybrid) – Public Sector

ACT Government; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Public Service seeks a Senior Advisor in Industrial Relations Advisory Services to provide high-level strategic and operational advice on whole-of-government employment and workplace relations issues. The role supports senior leaders and agencies across the ACT Government.

You will develop, negotiate and implement enterprise agreements, related policies and processes, interpret Public Sector employment legislation, and deliver clear, confidential advice with strong analytical foundations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in industrial relations, employment-related functions, such as payroll administration, or a related field in a public sector context.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex employment and industrial relations information and data and provide clear, accurate and consistent advice.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate and fit-for-purpose advice and other workplace documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic and operational advice on whole-of-government employment and industrial relations issues.
• Develop, negotiate and implement enterprise agreements and related policies and processes.
• Interpret and apply Public Sector employment legislation; deliver timely, confidential advice.

Skills

Industrial relations

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Education

IR/HRM qualifications

Public sector experience

Job description

ACT Public Service seeks a Senior Advisor in Industrial Relations Advisory Services to provide high-level strategic and operational advice on whole-of-government employment and workplace relations issues. The role supports senior leaders and agencies across the ACT Government.

You will develop, negotiate and implement enterprise agreements, related policies and processes, interpret Public Sector employment legislation, and deliver clear, confidential advice with strong analytical foundations.