Labour Relations Advisor

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

GSLR is part of the DEMIRS Corporate Services and Labour Relations Group. We are the central team responsible for coordinating employment matters across the public sector, focused on shaping a workforce that delivers for the WA community. See our Directions Statement for more information about GSLR.

The Role

• Identify, monitor, and analyse labour relations issues and developments under guidance.
• Provide verbal and written advice to Government and other public sector.
• Contribute to the development of strategic policy options and recommendations.
• Develop and implement strategies to address public sector labour relations issues.
• Under guidance, facilitate the prevention and resolution of public sector labour relations disputes.
• Under guidance, represent the Government and public sector employers in tribunals and other forums.
• Under guidance, contribute to the development of public sector industrial instruments (e.g. awards, industrial agreements)

Qualifications & Licenses

• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers’ licence) or equivalent

Benefits working for DEMIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days bereavement leave
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on “Apply” now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.