• Help managers resolve complex workplace issues with clear, practical advice.
• Guide fair decisions that support staff across Victoria's justice system.
• Put your specialist knowledge to work on challenging cases.
• Build your experience through coaching, negotiation and workplace change.
• 2 x fixed-term, full-time roles (one ending on 7th October 2027, the other ending on 30th June 2027), earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

Employee and Workplace Relations is responsible for management of the Justice portfolio's industrial relations program, the management of departmental employee relations issues, the department's Human Resource Business Partnerships, employee investigations and also administers the internal review of actions process. 

What you will do

As senior consultant – workplace relations, you will help managers resolve complex staff issues. You will advise on performance, conduct, conflict, staff health and workplace change.

You will:

• provide practical advice and coaching to managers on sensitive workplace matters

• manage complex cases and develop solutions that meet staff needs and follow workplace laws

• write clear briefs and recommendations to help managers make fair decisions

• guide workplace change through consultation and negotiation with staff and their representatives

• improve workplace policies and processes while sharing your specialist knowledge with colleagues.

About you

You will ideally have a tertiary qualification in industrial relations, human resources, employment law or a related field. You may also bring specialist experience in a similar workplace.

You should also have:

• specialist experience managing varied staff issues and advising managers, preferably in government

• sound knowledge of Victorian public service workplace laws and agreements

• clear communication and negotiation skills to guide difficult conversations and build trust

• practical problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm, adapt and work well with others.

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.