Senior Employee Relations Officer

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About the role

We are seeking a suitable Senior Employee Relations professional for this role in the Employee Relation Branch .

The Senior Employee Relations Officer provides professional consultancy and advice across the Department on complex workplace matters, including advice on grievances, equal opportunity, industrial relations, performance management, discipline, and redeployment, pursuant to relevant legislation, regulations, instruments, and standards.

This position will also provide a high-level consultancy and advisory service to senior leaders and people in Department on more complex human resource, employee relations and complaint matters.

This role reports to the Assistant Director Employee Relations.

About you

You’ll bring strong experience in employee relations with proven skills in managing a wide range of cases including performance, conduct, grievances and fitness for work matters. You understand employment legislation, awards and compliance requirements, and you’re comfortable giving clear, practical advice that helps leaders make confident, well‑reasoned decisions.

A strong team player with a demonstrated commitment to resolving workplace issues in a timely manner and to a high standard. You have a high standard and practice of ethical conduct and behaviour and will adhere to the Department’s Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures.

You will be required from time to time to travel within Western Australia by road or air for operational requirements.  The occupant of this position will be required to visit correctional facilities as part of their role.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• Career pathway opportunities

• Learning and development opportunity programs

• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.  

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=410697

Applications must be received before Monday, 6 July 2024 at 4:30pm.