Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Employee Relations Advisor
Classification Band 2 Administrative Corporate Services Position No. 31039
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Safety, People and Governance Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Employee Relations Reports to P/No. 25759
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Provide high quality administrative, research, reporting and advisory services to assist in the effective delivery of Power and Water’s
Employee Relations function. This position contributes to a values-aligned, psychologically safe, and legally compliant culture at Power and
Water.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Interpret relevant legislation and industrial instruments (e.g.: enterprise agreement), undertake research and provide advice on a wide
range of industrial relations and human resource matters.
- Actively participate in the enterprise agreement bargaining process, including supporting negotiations, drafting communications,
implementation, administrative support and market research and analysis.
- Analyse and implement changes arising from employment legislation, enterprise agreements or government policies, including assessing
organisational impacts, engaging stakeholders and supporting the rollout of changes across the business.
- Maintain registers and monitor workforce-related arrangements to support organisational governance, reporting and compliance
requirements.
- Assist in ER case management including disciplinary processes, performance management, and grievance handling.
- Complete simple ER related investigations under supervision of the Manager, Employee Relations.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Self profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Action orientated Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the
unique needs of different audiences.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Instils trust and values Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Recognising
difference the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
Is resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Self-development with self- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development
awareness channels, using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal
strengths and weaknesses.
LAST UPDATED: November 2019 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
