The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Principal Advisor, Workplace Relations
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Salary: $142,790 - $166,938 (Plus Superannuation)
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Ongoing role
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Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
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Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The role is responsible for the delivery of the full range of workplace relations functions and will play a lead role in providing expert workplace relations advice and support at all levels within the department and across its portfolio agencies.
Main accountabilities:
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Providing high-level guidance on complex issues, departmental strategy, and operational improvements.
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Managing projects, and mentoring staff.
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Contributing to the development and implementation of policies, including drafting departmental briefs and ministerial correspondence.
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Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
The Team
The position of Principal Advisor, Workplace Relations forms a part of the People and Culture branch within the Corporate Services group.
The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Interpersonal Skills: Builds relationships at senior levels; Acts as a convenor between teams and departments to build collaboration.
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Influence and Persuasion: Implements complex strategies to build buy-in from key internal and external clients/stakeholders; Effectively negotiates with clients/stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies and manages a range of complex and often competing needs; Facilitates innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
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A relevant tertiary degree in either Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or Employment Law will be well regarded.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jason Steadall, Manager, Workplace Relations on 0400 043 154 or
[email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at
[email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 8 July 2026.
