Your new role: As the Principal Consultant, Employment Relations, you will provide high-level, expert employment relations advice and leadership across Metro South Hospital and Health Service, supporting management and shaping workforce policy in a complex public health environment. You will: Lead the development, review and governance of HR and employment relations policies and procedures Provide authoritative advice on industrial relations matters, awards, legislation and workforce issues Manage and deliver complex projects, including enterprise bargaining and whole-of-government initiatives Advocate for Metro South Health in tribunals and commissions, and engage directly with unions and stakeholders About you: You are a senior employment relations professional who brings credibility, judgement and influence, and thrives in complex, high-stakes environments. You have: Demonstrable expertise in industrial relations legislation, awards and public-sector HR policy Proven ability to research, analyse and provide clear advice on complex or sensitive matters Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including advocacy and negotiation Leadership skills who can coach others and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders What we can offer you: We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions. We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs. About Employment Relations The Employment Relations unit is responsible for managing the strategic industrial relations agenda across Metro South Health. This includes responsibility for managing industrial disputes and appeals. The Director, Employment Relations provides strategic and expert practical industrial relations advice and support to the Chief Executive and Executive Directors within Metro South Health. The unit provides and manages advocacy on behalf of Metro South Health in industrial relations cases, appeals and anti-discrimination matters. INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care. We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply. We are Metro South Health: We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands, and the Scenic Rim operating five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty, and state-wide healthcare services. We are bold, innovative, collaborative, inspiring. We save lives, change lives, and make the world a better place. We are part of and proud of the community we serve. We are better together.
