Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We also recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Six Months

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Represent the Employer and Agencies on a wide and varied range of workplace relations matters in various formal and informal settings and tribunals.
   
   
2. Provide and coordinate specialist advice and support on workplace relations matters and processes to Government and agencies.
   
   
3. Undertake high level research and analysis into industrial and employment matters, including identifying areas of improvement within the State Service and emerging trends in the public and private sectors.
   
   
4. Identify and develop appropriate responses to issues requiring attention though policy initiatives, negotiation and research to develop options and solutions that are consistent with contemporary and evidence based best practices.
   
   
5. Liaise, consult and negotiate at senior management level with agencies, unions and employee representative and community organisations.
   
   
6. Prepare complex and sensitive submissions for consideration and review in the State Service Management Office, including the Public Sector Industrial Relations Committee (PSIRC)  and Cabinet Sub-Committee of PSIRC  on issues that have significant impact for agencies and Government.
   
   
7. Lead projects and/or participate in project teams, in relation to identified industrial relations and employment management matters. Prepare correspondence, Cabinet Minutes, reports, briefing papers and submissions for the Director, State Service Management Office and for intergovernmental projects and reviews.
   
   
8. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Desirable Requirements

Appropriate Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SoD Workplace Relations Consultant (002287).docx

 SoD Workplace Relations Consultant (002287).pdf

 Short Application - FAQs.DOCX

 Short Application - FAQs.pdf

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.  

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.

For more information

Jacqui Cooke
Assistant Director Workplace Relations, WHS and Wellbeing 
Jacqui.Cooke@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6185 6073