Principal Labour Relations Adviser

Agency : Local Government, Industry Reg and Safety, Dept of; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Ability to work from home

Job summary

The Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, Dept of is looking for a Principal Adviser in Government Sector Labour Relations for a permanent appointment or a fixed-term up to 12 months in East Perth, WA. The role involves developing and implementing effective labour relations strategies and policies, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering solutions to complex workforce issues.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in labour relations and legal frameworks. Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home are part of the job benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying and analyzing complex problems.
• Knowledge of labour relations frameworks and public sector policies.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve disputes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement labour relations strategies and policies.
• Lead projects in partnership with stakeholders.
• Drive government workforce reforms and negotiate agreements.

Skills

Complex problem analysis

Labour relations knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Resilience in high leverage areas

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Agency: Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, Dept of – East Perth WA

Position: Principal Adviser – Government Sector Labour Relations (GSLR) - Permanent appointment or fixed‑term up to 12 months with possibility of extension.

The role

Represent the Minister for Industrial Relations and Executive Director GSLR in developing, implementing and monitoring labour relations strategies, policies and workplace practices. Focus on framework and reform, bargaining and employer support.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, working in partnership with stakeholders to apply expertise and achieve results.
• Work with public sector employers, unions and others to drive whole‑of‑government workforce reforms, negotiate awards and agreements, and resolve disputes.
• Build relationships with diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively to deliver outcomes.
• Act as a problem solver, managing complex issues and delivering practical solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in identifying, researching and analysing complex problems to develop effective practical solutions.
• Knowledge of labour relations framework with substantial experience in its practical application, or substantial experience in applying legal or policy frameworks in a public sector context.
• Demonstrated resilience and expertise to achieve results in high leverage areas.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or eligible visa for permanent or fixed‑term employment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and ability to work from home.

Equal Opportunity

Commonwealth and WA law provide an equal opportunity employer. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

Attachments

Job Description Form, Applicant Information Pack (downloadable PDFs).

Contact

Jen Broderick, A/Director Government Sector Labour Relations – contact at (08) 6552 9*** or via ************@lgirs.wa.gov.au.