Senior Employee Relations Officer

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 suitable applicants for the role of Senior Employee Relations Officer. This position will provide a high-level consultancy and advisory services to senior managers and employees to Divisions on more complex human resource, employee relations and complaint matters.

To be successful you will need:

• To be a strong team player with a demonstrated commitment to resolving workplace issues in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• A high standard and practice of ethical conduct and behaviour and adherence to the Departments Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures.

This role is required, from time to time, to travel within Western Australia by road or air for operational requirements. The occupant of this position will also 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:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A statement of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following Job Related requirements contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims in the context of the Role Specific Responsibilities.
• Achieve results.
• Communicates and influences effectively.
3. Contact details of two work related referees with one being your current/ most recent direct supervisor.

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.

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 Commissioners Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioners 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.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***for a confidential discussion.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Nick Cinquina, Assistant Director Employee Relations on (08) 9264 10***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 ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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Information :

• Company : Department of Justice WA
• Position : Senior Employee Relations Officer
• Location : Perth WA
• Country : AU