Industrial Officer

Industrial Officer

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Multiple Temporary and Ongoing Full-Time positions available
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary from $113574 to $125720 (Clerk Grade 7/8) plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role:

The Department of Education (department) is seeking an industrial relations (IR) practitioner to work in a centralised and high-performing IR team within a fast-paced work environment with competing priorities.

As an Industrial Officer you will:

• Provide timely accurate advice on industrial instruments and government/department policies.
• Analyse industrial instruments and employment conditions
• Negotiate and draft compliant employment conditions
• Deliver reports on conditions trends and industrial action
• Provide advocacy support in disputes at industrial tribunals
• Support team engagement with internal and external stakeholders

For further information pleaseclick here to view the role description

About You

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• The ability to effectively manage confidential sensitive or contentious matters.
• Solid interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills including collaborating with colleagues and relationship building with key stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• The ability to manage self and work independently to complete assigned tasks.
• The ability to recognise when support is needed from senior team members regarding contentious industrial issues with potential for further implications.
• Accountability for the quality integrity and validity of your work.
• Initiative and curiosity to explore problems and potential solutions.
• The ability to obtain an understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
• The ability to obtain knowledge of and commit to implementation of the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and uphold the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Industrial Relations Law HR and/or demonstrated equivalent knowledge skills and experience including experience in industrial relations and union engagement.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to thevalue of public education.

Desirable requirements of the role

• Demonstrated experience in an Industrial Relations role.
• Ability to explain complex IR information to audiences who have limited IR understanding.
• This role may suit a recent Law Graduate.

What we can offer

• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary including salary sacrificing plus 12% employer contribution to superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Partnership with fitness passport for ongoing staff and their families to access gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

To be considered for this role please provide:

• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability ensuring you address the capabilities for the role AND the question below; and
• a current resume detailing relevant work skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).

Question: Describe a time when you were required to understand and deliver a challenging or complex task. What made it difficult how did you learn and deliver the task

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires as long as you remain in a nonchild-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date Thursday 5th March at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Larissa Coleman at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Elaine Ordell at .

We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.