Industrial Relations Senior Advisor

Job description

• Provide advice and assistance in the development of a strategic industrial framework, interpretation of awards and legislation, the application of industrial instruments, industrial relations issue, workplace complaints and performance management processes.
• Assist in developing dispute resolution strategies and support managers in the prevention and resolution of industrial issues and workplace complaints, applying a human centred and trauma informed approach.
• Coordinate and case manage investigations into alleged breaches of departmental policies and/or improper conduct and related workplace issues and prepare reports, briefings and investigation plans and make recommendations to improve governance across NSW
• Work with the Manager, Industrial Relations, In-House Counsel, and external lawyers on matters brought before relevant commissions and tribunals.
• Act as the key liaison officer, and manage relations, between the department and unions and assist in negotiations with relevant unions in a range of forums including award negotiations.
• Deliver best practice governance standards through staff training and education ensuring that managers and staff are familiar and compliant with all applicable laws, policies and other instruments.

• Experience managing workplace complaints and investigations and coordinating human-centred dispute resolution processes.
• Experience in the provision of industrial advice and contributing to the development of strategic industrial solutions.
• NSW government experience ideal