Senior Workplace Relations Consultant VPS5

• VPS 5 $109,730 - $132,764 (plus superannuation)
• Fixed term role
• Hybrid working conditions

The Department of Education is seeking a VPS5 Senior Workplace Relations Consultant to join our enthusiastic and team-focused branch. The Department of Education is responsible for leading the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs across Victoria.

The Department strives to be a values-based organisation that is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.

About the Role

The People Strategy and Operations Division is responsible for developing and maintaining the department's human resources policies and guidelines for the department's Victorian Public Service; managing the industrial environment; and providing strategic and authoritative advice and consultancy support to internal stakeholders, managers on human resources and employee relations matters.

The Policy, Workplace Relations and HR Business Partnering (VPS) branch are seeking a focused individual with strong experience in Employee Relations / Workplace Relations with strong conceptual, analytical and writing skills and who possess strong stakeholder and customer management skills. The Policy and Workplace Relations team support stakeholders through the provisions of strategic and specialist advice on complex HR/IR issues, and will have the responsibility for one or more HR Policy development projects. The Senior WR Consultant will be involved in the preparation of briefings, correspondence and will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on key HR reforms. The role may also involve coaching and developing other team members within the team, providing support to improve their HR practice and coordination of the work of the team as needed.

About you

You will have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in HR policy, excellent planning and organising skills, strong strategic and problem solving skills and the ability to produce high quality briefings and other written communication in relation to the functions of the role. You will possess strong conceptual and analytical skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. In addition, you will be organised and able to work to often tight deadlines and with competing priorities. You will have proven high level skills in inter-personal communication, policy development and the provisions of IR advice. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your current skills and experience and develop your career.

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is desirable, but not essential.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. 

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website [education.vic.gov.au] , HRWeb [education.vic.gov.au] and our Diversity and Inclusion page [education.vic.gov.au]. 

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. 

Applications close 11:59PM 15th October 2024.