Industrial Relations Specialist

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Contribute to the protection and safety of children in the education system
• Opportunity for contract extensions based on performance and workload

• Contract until 30 June 2025 with possible extensions 
• State Government Agency 
• Parramatta Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government Agency to engage an Industrial Relations Specialist. This position is located in their busy Parramatta office for an initial contract until 30 June 2025.
  
About the Position
The role is primarily responsible to manage the development, negotiation and implementation of industrial awards and conditions across the department.  It leads a specialist team to provide expert advice and support to leaders and managers on diverse and complex industrial relations issues.  You would be supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to support achieving industrial relations strategic objectives in alignment with organisational goals and legislative requirements.

Duties

• Manage, coordinate, negotiate and resolve complex industrial relations issues through engagement and consultation with employers, employees, unions and other key stakeholders in a fair and timely manner
• Support and lead where necessary, industrial relations outcomes, to gain agreement on the implementation of, industrial conditions of employment and employment policy, change management and other industrial matters
• Monitor, analyse, develop awards and industrial instruments 
• Provide expert analysis, advice and support for senior management, the Minister on complex and strategic industrial relations issues
• Manage, lead and develop a team of industrial relations specialists and experts to ensure sound industrial practices and advice

Requirements/Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of industrial relations regulatory frameworks with demonstrated skills and experience
• Understanding of the public sector framework would be an advantage 
• Tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, employment law, human resources or a relevant discipline  

Benefits working with this Client

• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity for contract extensions based on performance and workload
• State government agency

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 26/02/2025
Consultant: Sandi 
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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