Principal Consultant Employee Relations & IR
Our client is a large NSW government department that provides extensive health services across the state
Role Description:
The Principal Consultant of Employee Relations / Industrial Relations will provide high level guidance and technical expertise on employment law, awards, determinations, policies and procedures as related to the department; while supporting industrial change practices across the District
This specialised role will work collaboratively with all stakeholders and the Human Resources Business Partners to build effective workplace relations, resolve industrial disputes and associated matters through local negotiation or conciliation and/or arbitration before industrial and employee related tribunals as needed
Skills and Experience:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Management or other relevant business degree
Demonstrable experience in managing employee / industrial relations in a complex and diverse organisation
Negotiating with unions, undertaking advocacy in various jurisdictions, preparing employer submissions, witness statements,



filing of applications and employer responses and appearances at conciliation and arbitration proceedings
Proven ability to apply knowledge of employment legislation, awards, agreements, policies and best practice to identify and resolve complex workforce issues
Extensive experience in negotiation and resolution in managing industrial disputes, grievances and conducting investigations
Computer literacy including word processing for the formulation of briefs, ministerials, reports, letters and general communication - utilisation of databases, spreadsheets and other applications for analysis of workforce data, as required
High competency in written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice and maintain appropriate and credible stakeholder relationships
Willingness to travel to all regional facilities (Penrith/Blue Mountains and the Ministry office, including travel to appear before the Industrial Relations Commission and other tribunals on a needs basis)
At AAR Consulting Group we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal prospect. We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.
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📌 Principal Consultant Employee Relations & Ir (Sydney)
🏢 AAR Consulting Group
📍 Sydney