What you'll be doing

The Workforce Support Coordinator is responsible for the provision of high level advice and expertise on workforce related activities for their relevant site/service. This includes but is not limited to: recruitment and retention strategies; change management and workforce redesign; performance development and management; resolving workplace grievance and disciplinary matters; training and education; organisational restructure and case management of excess staff, and resolving low level disputes. The incumbent is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with site/service managers in order to enable them to best manage staffing matters. The position is primarily based in Nowra and job share or part-time hours may be considered.

This is a temporary full time leave relief position until 01 March 2020, with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent and extensive experience in workforce relations functions in a large and complex organisation.
2. Sound knowledge of the legislative and regulative requirements relating to workforce management in the health sector.
3. Extensive experience in effectively dealing with workplace investigation and grievances.
4. Proven competence in interpreting awards, employment law and policy.
5. Experience in the review and implementation of organisational policies and procedures.
6. Experience in working in a complex and high volume work area, with the ability to successfully manage competing demands to ensure that deadlines are met.
7. Possess highly professional and effective inter-personal and communication skills, together with sound analytical and problem solving skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and liaise, advise and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders including management, staff, industrial organisations, other industry bodies and external agencies.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nina Kenny on Nina.Kenny@health.nsw.gov.au