Employee Relations are seeking to establish a pool of Labour Relations Advisor for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of April, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Labour Relations Branch operates in a complex human resources industrial environment and is responsible for ensuring policies and practices in the Department are developed and consistently applied; improved employment conditions and workplace flexibility within legislative and economic constraints; and for the provision of strategic, operational, industrial and complaint management advice, training, advocacy and negotiation in relation to all central and regional offices and schools.
The Role
As a key member of the Labour Relations team, you will provide expert advice and support to Principals and line managers on Award and Agreement interpretation, industrial relations matters, and performance management issues. Working closely with the Manager Labour Relations and your team, you will conduct research and analysis, prepare reports, and make recommendations to support positive labour relations outcomes. Your role will also involve developing responses to Ministerial correspondence and parliamentary questions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on industrial and complaint-based matters.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of training programs and resources on employee relations and performance management. You will also assist in representing the Department before industrial relations tribunals and other relevant forums. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help shape labour relations policies and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and responsive to the needs of stakeholders.
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, 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 Sara Young, Manager Labour Relations on (08) 9264 5585 or by emailing Danielle Southcott, Principal Labour Relations Advisor at danielle.southcott@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.
- hold a current Western Australian ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ Class Driver’s Licence.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
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
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: DOE960575
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 March 2025
