The Role:

The HR and Workplace Relations Advisor:

• Provides high-level industrial and employee relations advice and support for statewide Department of Health (DoH) groups. This includes advising workplace relations matters, interpretation of Awards/Agreements and assisting in the case management of ED5 and ED6 matters including documentation and investigation.
• Will contribute to general HR projects, initiatives and activities including undertake research, assisting with advocacy and preparing detailed reports.

You will need

• High level knowledge and understanding of contemporary human resource management issues, employment legislation and industrial awards/agreements as they apply within the Agency.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing a high-level IR and ER consultancy service in relation to complex issues.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• HR and Workplace Relations Advisor Band 5 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Rhiannon Peck
Position: Manager - Industrial Relations
Phone number: 0476 994 776
Email address: [email protected]

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Applications close 11:55pm Monday 2 June 2025.