Senior HR Consultant - Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP Project) (358127)

Service Tasmania; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Hobart seeks a dedicated HR leader. This role will involve managing the Human Resources Stream of a significant project, developing key policies, and providing advice on complex workplace relations issues. We're looking for someone with strong leadership and project management skills to facilitate positive outcomes in the establishment of a new commission. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources management.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources Stream of the CCYP Project.
• Develop policies and procedures for the new commission.
• Provide high-level advice on workplace relations matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term - 2 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.

Duties

• Lead the activities of the Human Resources Stream of the CCYP Project.
• Develop and implement policy, procedures and systems that support the creation of the new Commission for Children and Young People, including (but not limited to):
  • liaising with the Department of Premier and Cabinet to progress the appointment of key Commission appointments
  • executing legislative and operational processes to procedurally relocate staff to the new Agency in accordance with the relevant provisions of the State Service Act 2000.
  • assisting the newly appointed Commissioner for Children and Young People to define and implement the organisational structure for the new entity
• Assist in the execution of change and communication plans to implement this Project Stream.
• Build and maintain positive consultative relationships with stakeholders, including other State Service Agencies, and information networks to facilitate communication and ensure the delivery of agreed project outcomes
• Provide high level advice to senior managers on complex people and workplace relations matters as a result of the amalgamation of the Office of the Independent Regulator and Commissioner for Children and Young People
• Manage and monitor project activity, timing and progress. Identify, manage and mitigate project issues, risks and strategies. Provide project status reports and other documentation as required.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

• Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
• Disciplinary action in previous employment.
• Identification check.

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on [phone].

For more information

Tracey Mulcahy
Director Human Resources
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
[phone]