Employee Advocate
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 09 March 2020
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $147,006 plus superannuation
Position No: 25610 - 01OQ6
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 February 2020
Contact Officer: Nicole Stevenson on
nicole.stevenson@act.gov.au
or
02 5124 4702
Details: Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)—a catchment of approximately 400,000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley.
CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:
- The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.
- University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.
- Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.
- Seven community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health services to people of all ages.
- A range of community-based health services including early childhood services, youth and women’s health, dental health, mental health and alcohol and drug services.
Overview of the work area and position
The Employee Advocate will play a key role in providing sound and considered advice to employees within Canberra Health Services whilst ensuring that the legislative requirements in relation to employment frameworks are adhered to. While the Employee Advocate role is an autonomous role you will work closely with all areas of the People and Culture Branch in particular the Employee Services team who provide employee relations services, support and advice to employees within Canberra Health Services.
The main responsibilities of the role of Employee Advocate will be to;
- Provide high level and considered advice to employees who are experiencing bullying or interpersonal issues in the workplace in accordance with relevant legislation,
- Consult and liaise with external community agencies/groups that may be engaged to resolve workplace issues or conflict,
- Contribute to positive outcomes through leadership and accountability.
This is a unique opportunity for a high energy professional interested in playing a key role within Canberra Health Services.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Highly Desirable:
- A tertiary qualification in a related field eg, Law, Social Work, HR
- Extensive knowledge of and experience in conflict resolution
Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment Police check.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months.
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Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services