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AEE1 Industrial Relations Specialist
Job type: Business & Corporate Services Location: Canberra,Melbourne,Sydney Category: Ongoing - Permanent Job reference: 01920242025 Salary: $131,433 - $146,872 Closing date: 23-Sep-2024 Description: The Organisation The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. The opportunity As an Industrial Relations Specialist you will be responsible for managing and maintaining positive employee relations within ASIO. You would play a crucial role in promoting a harmonious work environment by addressing employee concerns, handling employment disputes and ensuring compliance with labour laws and government regulations. In this role you will work closely with HR teams and senior management to develop effective employee engagement strategies and foster a productive and motivated workforce. A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. Role responsibilities As an Industrial Relations Specialist in ASIO, you will: - Provide accurate, timely and complex advice to staff and stakeholders using the Enterprise Agreement, and legislative and policy interpretation as applied to workplace issues. - Monitor organisational change processes and provide advice to managers and employees to mitigate the risk of disputation and ensure compliance with organisational policies. - Work closely with employee representatives to create and deliver people practices that develop and maintain positive working relationships between the Organisation and its people. - Build productive relationships with external bodies, such as the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and partner agencies on employment related matters. - Assist in undertaking investigations regarding complaints lodged by employees. What you will bring We invite applications from people with the following attributes: - Strong knowledge of the relevant Australian Employment frameworks. - Excellent time and resource management skills. - Good organisational and leadership ability with strong interpersonal and mediation skills. - Exceptional communication skills. - The ability to investigate employee matters in relation to employee complaints or other disputations. - Strong knowledge of, and experience in, general employment law and HR best practice. - The ability to effectively prioritise requests while maintaining high standards and accuracy. What we offer you ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: - A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. - Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent. - A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance. - Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available). - Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. - Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. - Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility To be eligible for the role, you must be: - An Australian citizen. - Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. Location These positions are located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate. How to apply Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following: - A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. - A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken. - Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. Closing date and time Monday 23 September 17:00pm AEST No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Industrial Relations Specialist. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process. Employment conditions Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available. Enquiries If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916. More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au. Attached position files: AEE1 Industrial Relations Specialist Candidate Inf

AEE1 Industrial Relations Specialist

Job type:

Business & Corporate Services

Location:

Canberra,Melbourne,Sydney

Category:

Ongoing - Permanent

Job reference:

01920242025

Salary:

$131,433 - $146,872

Closing date:

23-Sep-2024

Description:

The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

As an Industrial Relations Specialist you will be responsible for managing and maintaining positive employee relations within ASIO. You would play a crucial role in promoting a harmonious work environment by addressing employee concerns, handling employment disputes and ensuring compliance with labour laws and government regulations. In this role you will work closely with HR teams and senior management to develop effective employee engagement strategies and foster a productive and motivated workforce.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

Role responsibilities

As an Industrial Relations Specialist in ASIO, you will:

- Provide accurate, timely and complex advice to staff and stakeholders using the Enterprise Agreement, and legislative and policy interpretation as applied to workplace issues.

- Monitor organisational change processes and provide advice to managers and employees to mitigate the risk of disputation and ensure compliance with organisational policies.

- Work closely with employee representatives to create and deliver people practices that develop and maintain positive working relationships between the Organisation and its people.

- Build productive relationships with external bodies, such as the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and partner agencies on employment related matters.

- Assist in undertaking investigations regarding complaints lodged by employees.

What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

- Strong knowledge of the relevant Australian Employment frameworks.

- Excellent time and resource management skills.

- Good organisational and leadership ability with strong interpersonal and mediation skills.

- Exceptional communication skills.

- The ability to investigate employee matters in relation to employee complaints or other disputations.

- Strong knowledge of, and experience in, general employment law and HR best practice.

- The ability to effectively prioritise requests while maintaining high standards and accuracy.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.

- A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.

- Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).

- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.

- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

- An Australian citizen.

- Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:

- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.

- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.

- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Closing date and time

Monday 23 September 17:00pm AEST

No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the Industrial Relations Specialist. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive.

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916.

More information

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.

Attached position files:

AEE1 Industrial Relations Specialist Candidate Inf