• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary ASO-6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As the Senior Industrial Relations Advisor, you will play a key role within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), working closely with the Director of Industrial Relations to manage and address complex employee relations matters. Your high-quality advice and services will support CALHN health units and other client groups, driving best practice workforce management and development across the organisation. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen CALHN’s industrial relations practices.

In this position, you will be responsible for providing expert industrial relations advice, coordination, and representation on a range of issues, including disciplinary processes, misconduct, and the interpretation of industrial instruments. You will also be involved in the development of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance, and representing CALHN at the South Australian Industrial Relations Tribunal (SAET). If you are a skilled industrial relations professional looking to make a real impact, this is the ideal opportunity for you to contribute to a dynamic and rewarding environment.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. If you have the skills and experience listed below, we want to hear from you:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and explain government policy.
• Proven experience in advocating for optimal employee and industrial relations policies and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially when engaging with senior officers and industrial organisations.
• Extensive knowledge of the health sector and workforce relations, with the ability to handle complex issues.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 897063

Enquiries to:

Katherine Portelli Position: Industrial Relations Lead
Phone: 0406 920 241
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 21 March 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

897063 RD Senior Industrial Relations Advisor.pdf

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