Assistant Director Employee Relations (Level 1 equivalent)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to lead the day-to-day operations of its Employee Relations function during a period of significant transformation. As the Assistant Director, Employee Relations (Level 1 Equivalent), you will be the subject matter expert, responsible for managing complex industrial matters, leading a small team, supporting the implementation of the enterprise agreement, and overseeing employee consultation through mechanisms like the Workplace Committee.

This role requires a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational and leadership capabilities. You will play a critical role in reshaping our client’s employee relations function to align with agency and Government strategic priorities.

What You'll Do

• Provide expert advice on complex industrial matters.
• Manage the delivery of team projects, including our client’s current enterprise agreement implementation.
• Lead and mentor a small, collaborative team.
• Oversee employee consultation, including our client’s Workplace Committee.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful advice to employees, managers, and senior executives on our client’s employment framework, legislation, and policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Workplace Committee members and the broader HR team.
• Handle confidential and complex issues with sensitivity and discretion.

Skills and Capabilities We Need

Our client’s ideal candidate:

• Thrives in a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment, contributing positively to team culture.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Has proven leadership and team management experience.
• Can manage confidential and complex matters with discretion.
• Excels at building and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Shows high attention to detail and the ability to deliver diverse initiatives independently.
• Is eager to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.

What You'll Gain

This temporary transfer or higher duties opportunity (6 months, with possible extension) is ideal for APS6 candidates ready to step up or Level 1 Equivalent officers looking to broaden their experience. By joining our client, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in shaping a modern employee relations environment.
• Develop innovative solutions and contribute to meaningful change.
• Build knowledge and skills to advance your career.
• Work flexibly, including remotely, in a supportive team that values collaboration and humor, even on challenging days.

About Our Client’s Team

Our client’s Employee Relations team is dedicated to developing and implementing contemporary policies on pay and employment conditions. They are a professional and trusted partner, connecting their expertise with stakeholders to support their people. The team fosters a positive, inclusive workplace where members support each other and the wider agency.

How to Apply

Please submit a one-page statement and your resume to the contact officer by Friday 12pm 11/07/2025. In your statement, tell us about the skills you bring to the role and the experiences that make you the right person for this vacancy with our client.

Type of Arrangement: Temporary Transfer under S26 of the Public Service Act 1999
Duration: 6 months 
Closing Date: Friday 12pm 11/07/2025
Classification: Level 1 Equivalent
Location: Various locations - ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Office Arrangement: Work From Home, On-Site, Flexible, Hybrid

We look forward to hearing from you!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.