ER/IR Principal Project Officer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled ER/IR Principal Project Officer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of workforce capabilities and cultivate future leaders. You will be instrumental in delivering key people and culture project initiatives, supporting work value reviews of operational roles, and ensuring the fulfilment of Certified Agreement commitments. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that values innovation. * Opportunity to lead key people and culture project initiatives * Work in a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment * Play a crucial role in shaping the future leaders of the organisation

What you'll do:

As an ER/IR Principal Project Officer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the successful delivery of key people and culture project initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in interpreting relevant legislation and industrial instruments, managing relationships with internal stakeholders and union representatives, and providing insightful advice to senior management. Your ability to identify risks and develop effective mitigation strategies will be crucial for this role. Furthermore, your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to foster strong relationships with various stakeholders, driving innovative solutions and facilitating effective communication.

• Manage the on-time delivery of projects, focusing on work value reviews required under the Certified Agreement.
• Negotiate with employee representative bodies and manage grievances and disputes.
• Provide high-level advice to senior management on a range of issues impacting program initiatives.
• Support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise program delivery.
• Prepare complex reports related to program strategy, performance, and delivery.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the ER/IR Principal Project Officer role brings a wealth of knowledge in project management methodologies. Your experience in interpreting relevant legislation and industrial instruments will be invaluable in this role. You are adept at negotiating with employee representative bodies and managing grievances and disputes. Your strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation skills set you apart from others. Moreover, your excellent relationship-building abilities enable you to connect with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.

• Proven experience in project management methodologies.
• Knowledge in interpreting relevant legislation and industrial instruments.
• Experience in negotiating with employee representative bodies and managing grievances and disputes.
• Strong risk identification, assessment, and mitigation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare complex reports related to program strategy, performance, and delivery.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, safe department that supports innovation and workforce development. They are dedicated to reframing their relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through various initiatives such as the Path to Treaty and Closing the Gap. They also place great emphasis on building cultural capability within their organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values respect, integrity, trust, courage, and loyalty.

Robert Walters Australia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.