Principal Advisor, Executive Employment & Employee Relations

Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE) in Adelaide invites applications for a Principal Advisor, Executive Employment & Employee Relations. The role delivers high‑level consultancy to the Commissioner and staff on complex employment matters, legislative requirements, compliance risks, and complaints.

The successful candidate will advise on referrals from other agencies, ministerial enquiries, and sensitive issues, contributing to workplace culture, governance and reform

Qualifications

• High-level consultancy on executive employment and employee relations.
• Experience handling complex employment matters and complaints.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and compliance risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the Commissioner and staff on sensitive employment issues.
• Respond to ministerial enquiries and referrals from other agencies.
• Support policy development and complex complaint handling.

Skills

Executive employment

Employee relations

Legislative compliance

Consultancy

Education

Postgraduate qualification in HR/Law/Public Administration

Job description

The role

The role We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Advisor, Executive Employment & Employee Relations to join the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE). The Principal Advisor provides high-level technical consultancy services to the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment and OCPSE staff on a range of complex issues including legislative requirements, compliance risks and complaints. The Principal Advisor also provides advice and support to the Commissioner on a range of complex and sensitive issues including employment matters, referrals from other agencies that are made directly to the Commissioner, ministerial enquiries and complaints.

About Us

The Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE) enables more than 100,000 South Australian public sector employees to deliver great results and outcomes for the state. Our people are responsible for sector-wide reforms and programs that:

• Enhance workforce performance and potential
• Provide stewardship to build an inclusive, safe, and ethical culture
• Advance current and future leaders
• Shape the future workforce, including its systems and data.

Our employees exemplify the South Australian public sector's values and are committed to being a trusting, respectful and resourceful team. Working with integrity is essential to our success as we strive to fulfil our sector's purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment (OCPSE) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups. OCPSE recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of SA.

Remuneration

Administration Services Officer, Level 8 (ASO8 $130,046- $134,956 pa) Full time, temporary up to 24 months