Senior Industrial Relations Advisor Hybrid NSW Public Sector

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service in Sydney is seeking a Senior Advisor, Industrial Relations to provide expert advice and lead advocacy on complex employment matters across the organisation. Location options Parramatta, Gosford or Haymarket with hybrid arrangements; temporary up to 18 months; salary 133,348 to 146,945 plus super.

You will represent the department in industrial proceedings, negotiate with unions, and support strategic workforce projects.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy and briefing skills for tribunal proceedings.
• Experience negotiating with unions and employee representatives.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial/employment law and awards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial advocacy and represent the Department in proceedings before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission and employment jurisdictions.
• Prepare and coordinate submissions, evidence, correspondence, briefing materials and legal instructions.
• Provide advice on awards, enterprise agreements, industrial legislation, employment conditions and workforce management matters.
• Negotiate with unions and employee representatives.
• Manage industrial disputes and consultations, balancing organisational requirements with employee and stakeholder needs.
• Provide strategic industrial relations advice on organisational change and other people initiatives.

Skills

Advocacy

Issue management

Industrial relations law

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations or Law

Job description

NSW Department of Customer Service in Sydney is seeking a Senior Advisor, Industrial Relations to provide expert advice and lead advocacy on complex employment matters across the organisation. Location options Parramatta, Gosford or Haymarket with hybrid arrangements; temporary up to 18 months; salary 133,348 to 146,945 plus super.

You will represent the department in industrial proceedings, negotiate with unions, and support strategic workforce projects.