Senior Advisor - Industrial Relations Advisory Services | Full-time Permanent

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

Senior Advisor - Industrial Relations Advisory Services
Full-time Permanent

Details: The Senior Advisor IR Advisory Services is a member of a small team which provides high level strategic and operational advice on whole-of-government employment, industrial and workplace relations issues.

The team is responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing enterprise agreements, relatedpolicies and processes, and for providing quality advice to the ACT Government and Directorates. The team is also responsible for the application, implementation and interpretation of Public Sector employment related legislation.

This position requires professionalism, commitment to the delivery of quality and timely outputs and an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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.

BEHAVIOURAL CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates and promotes the ACTPS values through ethical, respectful and inclusive behaviour.
• Builds productive relationships, understands diverse stakeholder needs and influences outcomes where differing views exist.
• Exercises sound judgement and discretion to identify issues and develop practical solutions to complex matters.
• Takes responsibility for work, manages competing priorities and works effectively with limited supervision.
• Works collaboratively, supports colleagues and contributes to a positive and effective team and continuous improvement.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate experience working in an employment/industrial relations setting is highly regarded.
• Qualifications in Industrial Relations and/or Human Resource Management would be highly regarded.

Note: Selection may be based on applications and referee reports only.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

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 .