Senior Workplace Relations Advisor
Role Title: Senior Workplace Relations Advisor
Join the Workplace Relations Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in Workplace and Industrial Relations
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
This highly valued role is in the Ministry of Health’s, Workplace Relations Branch. The Branch plays a key role in supporting the NSW Health workforce in leading system wide industrial relations and implementing workplace relations policies.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
In this role, some of your key focus areas are industrial relations and related activities.
What you'll be doing
As a The Senior Workplace Relations Advisor you will:
- Provide high level strategic advice internally to senior management of the Ministry and externally to public health organisations on workplace relations issues.
- Manage the development of system-wide workplace relations policies regarding the terms and conditions of engagement of staff in NSW Health
- Negotiate industrial agreements and instruments with associations representing NSW Health staff
- Respond to requests from public health organisations for information on complex workplace issues and for advice on appropriate strategies to deal with staffing or workplace problems
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Substantial experience in the provision of workplace relations advice in a complex environment
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of industrial relations, and the application of industrial relations policies and legislation to employment situations, including in the public sector.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
- Knowledge of the environment and arrangements affecting the terms and conditions under which NSW Health staff are engaged and under which services are provided to patients in public hospitals
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND
Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
Target Question 1:
Describe your experience in providing high-level strategic advice on complex workplace relations issues to senior management within an organization or to external stakeholders? Outline an example including key considerations and the outcome.
Target Question 2:
Describe your experience in negotiation of industrial instruments or agreements or developing industrialS relations polices. What was the outcome of the negotiation or policy implementation?"
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Onysko on Melissa.Onysko@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ552961.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on lily.flynn@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 25 March 2025
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 25 March 2025
