Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

About the role

As the Director Industrial Relations you lead a team of Industrial Relations Advisors supporting workforce practices that ensure compliance with relevant workplace laws and industrial instruments.

You will lead the negotiation of the Department’s industrial Agreements, represent the Department at the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) and manage the Department’s industrial disputes.

You will need to be an excellent communicator, representing the Department of Justice, Deputy Director General Corporate Services, and Executive Director Workforce Services in industrial relations matters of a complex and sensitive nature.

You will also need to be comfortable leading contentious workforce issues through to resolution.

Benefits and Opportunities

Opportunity to work with senior management across the Department.

Lead, mentor and develop a team exposed to a broad range of complex industrial issues, including undertaking advocacy on behalf of the Department in relevant industrial tribunals.

Central CBD location with easy access to public transport.

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=389967

Applications must be received before Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 4:30pm.