This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
About Justice
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.
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.
Eligibility
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
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.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two (2) work related referees. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Job Related Requirements below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awarenes
- Communicates and Influences effectively
All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Nick Cinquina, Assistant Director Employee Relations on (08) 9264 1004 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on [email protected] or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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