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Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Employee Relations Unit, Corporate Service Group, Townsville University Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV640187 |
| Closing date | 17-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | TFT 07/07/25-05/07/26 with poss ext up to 2 yrs |
| Contact person | Raelene Verran |
| Contact details | (07) 4433 2860 Access the National Relay Service |
About the work unit / facility
Employee Relations Unit/People Strategy and Governance Directorate/Corporate Services Group/Townsville Hospital and Health Service
About your new employer
Clinical Excellence
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.
Career Growth and Development
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.
Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $4651.70 to $4982.80 p.f. (Classification)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity
This position will support the Manager Employee Relations to deliver services to a large and complex hospital and health service, including the management of significant, high risk and/or complex industrial relations and employee relations matters.
Requirements:
- Whilst not mandatory, possession of a tertiary qualification in industrial relations or human resource management would be highly desirable.
- Sound knowledge of industrial and employee relations theory, principles, policies and practices within a large complex workforce environment will be highly regarded.
- Highly desirable: Previous experience in delivering a similar role using influencing skills to deliver business results or efficiencies within industrial constraints.
- Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Raelene Verran on (07) 4433 2860.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV640187
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
Application Kit
AO6 Senior Employee Relations Advisor (THHS) 32030150 (Word, 371KB)
Role Description
