Senior Consultant, Workplace Relations
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Human Resources (HR) |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/D00951JULY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 26-Jul-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - 3 x Senior Consultant - Workplace Relations - VPSG5 - Ongoing, full-time and Fixed-term.pdf (PDF, 269KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Loretta Williams on 0400 937 767 Loretta.Williams@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help leaders solve complex workplace issues with confidence.
- Use your specialist knowledge to improve working lives across the department.
- Enjoy varied work, meaningful challenges and the chance to shape better workplace outcomes.
- Join a supportive team where your advice makes a real difference.
- 1 x Ongoing, full-time role and 2 x Fixed-term, full-time roles (one until 30th June 2027 and the other until 16th June 2027)
- Earn $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior consultant – workplace relations, you will provide expert advice on complex workplace matters across the department.
You will help leaders resolve difficult issues while improving workplace practices and supporting positive outcomes.
You will:
- provide specialist advice and coaching on complex employee and workplace relations matters
- develop and manage effective case management solutions across a wide range of people management issues
- prepare clear written advice, briefs and recommendations for sensitive workplace matters
- support major organisational change by providing advice and managing consultation processes
- contribute to practical policies, projects, mentoring and workplace relations improvements.
About you
A tertiary qualification in industrial relations, human resources, employment law or a related discipline is highly desirable. Specialist experience in a similar role will also be highly regarded.
You should also have:
- strong experience managing complex employee relations cases
- specialist knowledge of Victorian Public Service employment legislation and industrial agreements
- excellent judgement, communication skills and problem-solving ability
- proven ability to build trust, influence decisions and manage difficult conversations.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Loretta Williams at Loretta.Williams@justice.vic.gov.au.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safe statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
