Principal Workplace Relations Advisor

About the role

This role will be expected to represent MNH as an industrial advocate within a variety of forums including the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission and the Queensland Human Rights Commission. The role will be responsible for developing detailed submissions and briefing and working closely with the Manager Workplace Relations to recommend to the Director Workplace Relations appropriate strategies for successful and timely resolution of complex industrial matters.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Research/Investigate various formal complaints such as Public Service Appeals, Dispute Notifications, Human Rights complaints, Unfair Dismissals so to identify both risks and alternatives if required.
Complete written submissions to various industrial forums and in particular Public Service Appeals in the QIRC.
Complete written briefings for senior management on a variety of complex industrial issues.
Provide advocacy and resolution services on complex cases in various forums but especially conciliation conferences in the QIRC.
Research and provide complex advice on awards, industrial instruments, and entitlements.
Provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice and support to all client groups in the Health Service on complex workforce matters.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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