Principal HR Advisor (Industrial and Employee Relations)

Job Description

The Principal HR Advisor (Industrial and Employee Relations) role offers an opportunity to play a key role in delivering important industrial and employee relations initiatives. You will support the negotiation of the new enterprise bargaining (Certified Agreement) process for the Office and assist in managing communications and collaboration with a range of key stakeholders.Key Responsibilities Provide high quality policy and strategic advice on industrial relations matters, including matters arising under the Industrial Relations Act 2016, awards, Office of the Queensland Ombudsman Certified Agreement, Ministerial directives, circulars, guidance notes, and policies. Support the negotiation, development, and implementation of enterprise bargaining agreements for all employee groups, including engaging with relevant unions/employee representatives, under the direction of the HR Manager. Provide expert advice to senior management of the Office of the Queensland Ombudsman on workforce relations issues with an emphasis on the management of complex employee cases. Manage complex investigations, advisory and assurance activities and develop strategies to resolve problems and manage wellbeing, health and safety risks. Undertake a leadership role to ensure managers and HR specialists across the Office are developed and trained in relation to the management and handling of case management and workforce relations issues to enhance the Office's capabilities and skills in these key areas. Prepare correspondence, including briefing materials and reports, for the Ombudsman and Inspector of Detention Services, the Executive Leadership Team and other staff on issues as they pertain to workforce relations. Undertake ongoing research and analysis of contemporary human resource practices and policies occurring at a whole of government level with a specific focus on workforce relations. You Will Be Expected To Model exemplary standards of personal integrity and ethics and demonstrate the Office's values in all interactions internal and external to the Office. Work collaboratively with other team members, participate in meetings and training programs, and actively monitor, review and assist with improvements to policy, procedure, process and administrative practice across The Office and stakeholder agencies. Provide support and guidance for a culturally inclusive and safe workplace, ensuring cultural identity and perspectives are valued. Adhere to the QO Code of Conduct and values; workplace health and safety legislation; confidentiality policies; all other relevant policies, directives and legislation. Meet personal performance expectations and standards. Undertake other duties as directed by relevant senior officers. Are you the right person for the job? We will assess your suitability for this role by looking at what you have done previously – the knowledge, ability, skill and experience you have built, your potential for development and how this will benefit this Office.Within the context of this role, the ideal applicant will be someone who: Vision: Understands how the organisation's role and purpose relates to their own work and the work of the team. Plans and manages projects, demonstrates flexibility, insight and judgement in decision-making, remains composed under pressure working to tight deadlines and records clear reasons for decisions.Results: Listens to understand what is needed and communicates effectively, taking account of the needs of different stakeholders. Achieves timely results through effective project and time management skills and displays persistence and professional conduct.Accountability: Is experienced in working with legislative and policy frameworks. Demonstrates a commitment to improving performance through feedback and learning. Able to work across teams.Technical expertise: Expertise in public sector industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, and workplace relations advisory. You will provide expert advice, engage with unions and stakeholders, ensure compliance with employment frameworks, and support change management initiatives related to enterprise agreements and workforce planning.Occupational group: HR & Industrial Relations #J-18808-Ljbffr