The Team
The Employee Relations team forms part of People and Culture within the Department of Health. The team provides specialist advice, consultancy and support to managers and Human Resources professionals across the Agency on a broad range of employee relations matters, including employment legislation, industrial awards and agreements, workplace investigations, complaint and grievance management, and policy development. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Department, the team contributes to the delivery of a positive, protected and productive workplace culture that supports high-quality health services for the Tasmanian community
The Role
As a Workplace Relations Consultant (Employee Relations), you will provide high-level employee relations advice and consultancy services to managers and HR professionals across the Department of Health. The role is responsible for supporting the management of complex employee relations matters, including grievances, complaints, disciplinary processes, workplace investigations and industrial issues. You will contribute to the development of policies and procedures, undertake research and analysis on employment-related matters, prepare reports and submissions, liaise with key external agencies, and support the Department in achieving best practice employee relations outcomes.
You will need
High level knowledge and understanding of contemporary human resource management issues, employment legislation and industrial Awards/Agreements as they apply within the Tasmanian State Service context; together with a sound understanding of the principles of procedural fairness and their practical application in a contemporary HR service.
Demonstrated skills and experience in providing a high-level HR and Employee Relations consultancy service in relation to dealing with complex issues including legislation interpretation, complaint handling and dispute resolution, within the political,



social and organisational environment of health and human services in the public sector.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing January **** until 31 December ****.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement ****
Benefits available to eligible candidates
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements,



including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Eligibility
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution
Statement of Duties
Workplace Relations Consultant (Employee Relations) Band 6
Application Guide
Applicant Guide
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian
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Tasmanian Health Careers – Tasmanian
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Matthew Wilson
Position: Manager - Employee Relations
Phone number: *********
Email address:
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📌 Workplace Relations Consultant (Employee Relations) (522905 (Hobart)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Hobart