At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-level advice and support on industrial relations matters.
- Company: Join a dynamic Department focused on employee relations and compliance.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Located in East Perth with easy access to public transport.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping workplace policies and supporting diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in industrial relations and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP. The Department’s Industrial and Employee Relations Directorate comprises two branches: Industrial Relations and Employee Relations. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance with industrial instruments and associated legislative frameworks, supporting effective performance management and providing manager support for discrete human resource matters. It provides strategic and operational advice and support to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of industrial and employee relations matters.
Senior Industrial Relations Advisors work with an Industrial Relations team in providing high-level advice, training, support and information, including Award and Agreement interpretation, employment, industrial relations, and performance management issues relevant to key stakeholders. The successful applicant will operate with some autonomy, while receiving broad direction and instruction from the Manager Industrial Relations, in undertaking complex research and analysis, reporting on issues, and making recommendations to achieve successful industrial relations outcomes.
In this role, the applicant will develop responses to Ministerial correspondence and parliamentary questions, reports, and briefings in consultation with the Manager Industrial Relations. They will represent the Department before various industrial relations and other relevant forums on labour relations and related issues. They will be expected to provide input into the development, implementation and review of industrial relations policy and procedures.
Professional Benefits
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Holly Moir, Manager Industrial Relations on (08) 9264 4600 or holly.moir@education.wa.edu.au.
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1069535. Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Senior Industrial Relations Advisor in Perth employer: Department of Education
The Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. As an Investigator in the Conduct and Integrity Division, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the education sector while benefiting from professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Located in Victoria, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to a high-performing team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of conduct and service delivery.
