DPFEM has an exciting and diverse opportunity to join our growing People and Culture team as a Consultant to partner with a unique group of portfolios.

To be successful in the role, you will have excellent communication skills and a calm demeanour in a challenging environment. You will be a self-starter with a proven track record of working without supervision, managing competing demands, responding with agility to a dynamic work place and a record of proven achievements. You will have some experience in managing matters concerning employee and workforce management. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are open to discussing a flexible working arrangement.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours full time (minimum 44.1 hours / 0.6 FTE). We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part time hours.

Duties

The Consultant, Partnering and Employment Services is responsible for supporting the delivery of a client focussed service to all levels of management and employees of the Department and providing high level advice and support in the management of a broad range of strategic workforce management, recruitment and employment and employee relations matters.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

A relevant qualification in human resource management or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005090, 005091 - SoD - Consultant - Partnering and Employment Services - People and Culture - Band 5.docx

005090, 005091 - SoD - Consultant - Partnering and Employment Services - People and Culture - Band 5.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2955.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Felicity Novy, Manager, Partnering and Employment Services on (03) 6173 2073.