As leader of the Workplace Relations function, you will have the opportunity to lead the provision of strategic high-level advisory and consultancy services in relation to complex workplace relations matters. This role offers flexibility to work from home and in an environment where you thrive, along with the freedom to operate within your area of expertise and accountability to deliver results for West Moreton Health.

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About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the southeast corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036.

As the West Moreton community expands, we are committed to transforming and optimising our care through service redesign, research, and innovation to continue to meet the healthcare needs of our growing and diverse community.

To read more on how West Moreton Health is committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community, click here.

Our transformation starts with our people, and we are well-positioned to enhance our employee experience through the evolution of our well-established #everyoneisaleader leadership competency framework.

About the Role

As the leader of the Workplace Relations function, you will be responsible for providing strategic, practical, and high-level advisory and consultancy services to human resource business partners and decision-makers regarding complex workplace relations matters.

You will also assist in preparing correspondence and briefing materials for decision-makers and contribute to the development of systems, processes, and procedures related to complex workplace relations and management issues.

As part of a small, multidisciplinary, and agile team working in a progressive environment, you will gain exposure to a wide range of issues, resulting in you rapidly expanding your workplace relations skills, knowledge, and experience.

Collaboration with supportive, driven, and passionate Human Resource practitioners is one of the many great features of this position. Along with complete flexibility to work from home, allowing you to thrive in an environment that suits you. You will have the autonomy to operate within your area of expertise while being accountable for delivering results for West Moreton Health.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will possess: 

• Extensive experience in HR, workplace relations, employment law, and/or industrial relations. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the disciplinary and industrial frameworks within the Queensland State Government jurisdiction. 
• Experience in managing end-to-end case management matters, with the ability to take ownership and drive outcomes. 
• A proven track record of achievement in similar senior workplace relations roles. 
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by your ability to maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influence outcomes, and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and delegates. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues from multiple perspectives and exercise sound independent judgment and application of relevant legislation. 
• High-level written communication skills, including the ability to produce quality correspondence and reports relevant to workplace relations. 
• Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in resolving workplace relations issues. 
• The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and ever-changing environment.

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Access to innovative wellness programs, including fitness passport
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

To take the next step in joining our team, please submit your CV or Resume (including the names and contact details of two referees).

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages and/ contact the hiring manager for a confidential career conversation.  

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.

• WM629086_03 AO7 Principal Workplace Relations Advisor Role Description (PDF, 567KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants