Strategic Assistant Director, Employee & Industrial Relations

ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) seeks an experienced Assistant Director to lead the Employee and Industrial Relations team in Canberra. You will advise on complex employee relations matters, support enterprise bargaining, and provide strategic guidance to staff, managers and executives across a broad HR remit.

You will develop policies, prepare briefing materials, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster a respectful, inclusive workplace aligned with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant HR experience.
• Experience advising on employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to ACTPS values (respect, integrity, collaboration, innovation).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on employee relations issues and investigations.
• Support enterprise bargaining and industrial relations activities.
• Develop HR policies and briefing materials; undertake research and analysis.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture and manage complex matters.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

HR policy development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR

Job description

ACT Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) seeks an experienced Assistant Director to lead the Employee and Industrial Relations team in Canberra. You will advise on complex employee relations matters, support enterprise bargaining, and provide strategic guidance to staff, managers and executives across a broad HR remit.

You will develop policies, prepare briefing materials, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster a respectful, inclusive workplace aligned with