Senior Consultant, Industrial And Workplace Relations (004588)

Are you looking for a role that will make a difference supporting the lives of our employees and Emergency Front Line workers?

Period of Appointment
Fixed-Term, Full-Time - For up to 12 months

What we offer

Flexible work arrangements
Exciting and interesting work with the DPFEM community
Opportunity to work across a broad range of industrial and workplace relations
Duties
The Senior Consultant – Industrial and Workplace Relations is accountable for providing specialist advice on a diverse range of people management issues and industrial and workplace relations matters. Working within a broader team of specialists, the Senior Consultant will provide advice on State Service contemporary best practice, coaching, case management, and advocacy services.

Essential Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

Arson and fire setting;
Sexual offences;
Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
Making false declarations;
Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Trafficking of narcotic substance;
False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
Successful completion of a tertiary degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
Previous experience in a similar role.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
00422+, 00441+, 004588 - SoD - Senior Consultant - Industrial and Workplace Relations - People and Culture - Band 6.docx

00422+, 00441+, 004588 - SoD - Senior Consultant - Industrial and Workplace Relations - People and Culture - Band 6.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf


DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2757.

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 and part time vacancies.

Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact David Hodgson, Manager - Conduct, Industrial and Workplace Relations on david.hodgson@dpfem.tas.gov.au

Applications close on Sunday + February 2026 at 11:55pm.