Job Description
The Role
Provide specialist advice and management through strategic development, operational implementation and proactive delivery of a diverse range of workplace relations, employment and policy development, award/legislative interpretation, advocacy and award management.
Provide advocacy and representation services for the Department of Health before review organisations in industrial tribunals and other forums.
Ensure the delivery of effective and efficient industrial relations service by providing:
Day to day leadership and management to the HR Industrial Consultants; and
Specialist advice relating to complex industrial relations matters.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon possible until 31 January 2027.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$128,102 to $134,832 per annum pro-rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Benefits Available To Eligible Candidates
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field and/or experience in the management, leadership and delivery of employee relation or human resource services.
Position Features
Some intrastate travel required.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties
Senior Workplace Relations Consultant - IR band7 (WORD)
Application Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Rhiannon Peck
Manager - Industrial Relations
0476 994 776
rhiannon.peck@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 26, 2026
Job Type:
Manufacturing
Location:
Australia
Company:
Department of Health, Tasmania
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