This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2025
The Employee Relations Directorate is responsible for ensuring that industrial instruments and legislative frameworks are complied with and that employees are supported in a range of discrete human resource matters. The Employee Relations Directorate is made up of two branches: Labour Relations and Employee Support Bureau. The Directorate further provides strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of employee relations matters.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Manager, Labour Relations. This key position will drive the development and implementation of labour relations policies and practices, aligned with departmental goals and industrial reforms. As the Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, overseeing industrial reform projects and ensuring the application of best practices in productive labour relations, workplace flexibility, and improved employment conditions. You will play a pivotal role in adapting processes and frameworks to meet client needs and support an evolving workforce within the constraints of legislation and economic factors.
In this role, you will provide high-level advice on complex labour relations matters to senior stakeholders, including the Minister and Director General. Responsibilities include coordinating the resolution of industrial disputes, grievances, and performance issues, as well as representing the Department in senior-level forums and industrial tribunals. A crucial part of your work will involve building strong partnerships with unions and ensuring staff performance and leave entitlements are managed in accordance with public sector standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with expertise in labour relations, industrial strategy, and stakeholder engagement to make a meaningful impact in the Department of Education.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sue Egerton, Director, Employee Relations on (08) 9264 4920 or emailing sue.egerton@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Implements and manages strategy
- translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit
- engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contributions and communicates expected outcomes
- considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area
- understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues
Achieves results
- evaluates performance and identifies critical success factors
- establishes clear plans and timeframes for task implementation and outlines specific activities
- strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same
- monitors progress and identifies risks that may affect outcomes and adjusts plans as required
Communicates and influences effectively
- confidently presents information in a clear, concise and articulate manner and translates information for others
- approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues, having prepared well in advance
- anticipates the position of the other party and adapts approach accordingly
- encourages the support of relevant stakeholders.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE919849
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 24 December 2024
