Role Title: Associate Director, Workplace Relations

The Workplace Relations Branch at the Ministry of Health is looking to fill several ongoing and temporary roles. Join today and be part of the team enriching heath in millions of ways every day!

About us

• We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

• The Workplace Relations Branch leads system-wide industrial relations for the health system, including negotiating and determining wages and employment conditions across the NSW Health system.

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,368 - $168,130 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

The Associate Director Workplace Relations provides high level advice on workplace relations matters for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies to support the achievement of NSW Health’s workplace relations objectives

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Significant experience in the analysis and management of major industrial relations situations and projects in a multi disciplinary environment

• Significant knowledge and understanding of State and Federal industrial systems, with significant experience in the interpretation and application of industrial processes and policies.

• Significant skill and experience in the conduct of complex and sensitive negotiations including analysing potential financial and industrial implications and preparing and advocating cases before Industrial Commissions and relevant courts/tribunals.

• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all aspects of policy research, development, review and evaluation.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the TWO target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

Target Question 1:

Please describe how you manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-pressure environment? How do you balance political priorities and managing stakeholders with the requirement to deliver high quality written communications (such as briefs) in a short timeframe?

Target Question 2:

Describe your experience in leading an industrial negotiation including and developing professional working relationships with stakeholders and unions.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Allen on [email protected] and quote REQ552940.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 23 March, 2025

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

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