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Executive Director Public Sector IR

Job posted: 18/11/2024
Applications close: 08/12/2024 (Midnight)
1 day remaining

1 day remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Other / SES up to five years

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

Salary: $290,601 - $419,000

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/1821585

Reference: VG/1821585

Occupation: Executive Management

Salary Range: $290,601 - $419,000

Work location: Melbourne | CBD

The Executive Director Public Sector IR is a key leadership position within IRV. In this senior position, you will provide high-level, authoritative advice to senior leaders in the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and the Minister for Industrial Relations on a range of complex and sensitive industrial relations policy and strategy matters. You will be instrumental in identifying emerging industrial relations issues, offering high-quality advice on potential risks and mitigation strategies, and delivering innovative solutions to help achieve government priorities.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

Division

Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV) provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to the Government, departments and public sector agencies.

IRV develops and reviews regulatory frameworks and policies to support a positive industrial relations environment and fair and productive workplaces, secure work and gender pay equity.

About the role

The Executive Director Public Sector IR is a key leadership position within IRV. In this senior position, you will provide high-level, authoritative advice to senior leaders in the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and the Minister for Industrial Relations on a range of complex and sensitive industrial relations policy and strategy matters. You will be instrumental in identifying emerging industrial relations issues, offering high-quality advice on potential risks and mitigation strategies, and delivering innovative solutions to help achieve government priorities.

This role involves overseeing key industrial relations matters within the Victorian public sector, as well as ventures with significant government investment, such as public transport and the state's building and construction agenda. You will work closely with departments and agencies to assist with industrial relations issues and enterprise bargaining, ensuring alignment with government policy.

Maintaining and developing effective relationships across the Victorian Government and with key external stakeholders—such as unions, industry associations, and senior officers in other jurisdictions—will be crucial to your success. You will also represent DTF and Industrial Relations Victoria in whole-of-government forums and working groups.

About you

We are seeking applications from candidates with:

  • A track record of providing expert advice on industrial relations issues to senior executives and/or government, requiring considerable depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in industrial relations matters. 
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of policy frameworks within highly complex and sensitive contexts.
  • An ability to build constructive relationships with Government and external stakeholders to assist in the achievement of positive industrial relations outcomes.
  • Proven ability to lead and oversee enterprise bargaining and dispute resolution with very senior stakeholders on highly complex industrial relations issues. 
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage highly specialised staff and resources within an organisation. 

Experience and qualifications

  • Tertiary qualifications in industrial relations, law or Business is highley desirable

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

How to apply

VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board.

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Matt O'Connor at matt.o'connor@dtf.vic.gov.au or 0407 560 364.

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at 11:59pm, 8 December, 2024. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Covid-19 Vaccination

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.

Executive Director Public Sector IR

Job type:

Other / SES up to five years

Job classification:

SES2

Contact:

Matt O’Connor | matt.o'connor@dtf.vic.gov.au or 0407 560 364

Executive Director Public Sector IR