Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE790224
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
The Workforce Division is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Manager - Labour Relations to join their branch.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Manager - Labour Relations strategically leads, manages and supports a team of labour relations officers to develop labour relations policies, procedures, practices and operational guidelines. You will manage and coordinate the resolution of industrial disputes and claims; referred grievances and equal employment/human rights matters across all areas within the Education portfolio.
As the successful candidate, you will provide high level advice, data and information to the Director and other key stakeholders, including the development of strategic options, operational policies and procedures to improve the delivery of labour relations services for the Directorate and to support the delivery of departmental outcomes. The Manager - Labour Relations develops, promotes and manages the implementation of practices that support productive labour relations, improved employment conditions and workplace flexibility within legislative and economic constraints, including the development and negotiation of industrial instruments.
The Labour Relations Branch provides strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of employee relations matters. The Branch operates in a complex industrial environment and is responsible for ensuring policies and practices in the Department are developed and consistently applied, workplace flexibility within legislative and economic constraints is implemented; and strategic, operational, industrial and complaint management advice, advocacy and negotiation services are provided to all central and regional offices and schools.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge of and experience in labour relations legislation and whole of government labour relations policies and processes.
- Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in managing complex industrial relations matters.
- Highly developed leadership and team management skills that demonstrate an ability to coordinate and deliver strategic labour relations outcomes.
- Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in labour relations policy analysis, development and research.
- Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communications skills with experience in providing quality advice on complex matters and trends in labour relations/human resources to internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high-level negotiation and consultation skills and experience in establishing networks and liaising effectively with officers at all levels.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Paul Wilding, Director Employee Relations by telephoning (08) 9264 4920 or emailing Paul.Wilding@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 12 December 2022.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.