The Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations and Investigations role will provide authoritative advice and support to managers and staff on a wide range of employee-related and investigations matters. The role will support the Principal Advisor, Workplace Relations and Investigations in leading key initiatives for the continuous improvement of departmental employee-related practices and assist in developing workplace relations and investigations strategies that help to enable the department to fulfil its objectives.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Relevant industrial relations and/ or human resource management tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded
• Extensive experience in Human Resources Management with a particular focus on operational Industrial and Employee Relations and Investigations. A demonstrated understanding of investigation techniques and principles, ideally involving misconduct matters is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice to managers on industrial relations and staff employment issues. In providing this advice the occupant will need to possess detailed operational knowledge of employment law, including relevant federal and state legislation (e.g., Fair Work Act and OHS Act). A detailed understanding of Government policy regarding Enterprise Bargaining processes is also desirable.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 6 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.