Workplace Relations Specialist (709712)

Do you thrive on managing complex employee and industrial relations matters?

As a Workplace Relations Specialist, you'll be the trusted adviser to managers across NRE Tas on its most complex people matters. You'll also play a hands-on part in our industrial work.

You will:

• Lead complex case management across performance, conduct, grievances and investigations.

• Advise on Award and Agreement interpretation, and support disputes before the Tasmanian Industrial Commission.

• Contribute to enterprise bargaining and industrial negotiations.

• Build strong relationships with employees, unions and managers.

• Prepare high-level briefings, options papers and policy advice.

You are an experienced IR/ER practitioner who gives clear, practical advice and handles a tough conversation well. You bring:

• Substantial experience in industrial relations, ideally including TIC or FWC matters and enterprise agreement negotiations.

• Strong knowledge of HR policy, legislation and industrial Awards, and the judgement to apply them.

• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and written communication skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities within tight timeframes.

• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation contribution, and salary sacrificing options.

• Excellent leave entitlements (plus paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year).

• Special staff benefits from nominated Health Funds and AVIS vehicle hire.

• Access to Fitness Passport, a corporate health and fitness program providing access to over 50 gyms and pools throughout Tasmania.

• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Review the Statement of Duties .

• Click the "Apply" button. Alternatively, you can apply via jobs.tas.gov.au .

• Complete the application form.

• Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.

• Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au .

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of advertising, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.