Expressions of Interest - Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations & Advisory Services
* Join Corporate Services, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
* Clerk Grade 9/10 role with salary between $129,464 and $142,665 per annum plus superannuation.
* Temporary role based in Sydney, NSW until October 2026
This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles.
About the role
As the Senior Advisor, Workplace Relations & Advisory Services, you will provide expert workplace relations guidance and people advisory support across the department. You will lead and contribute to a range of complex workplace relations matters, including conduct issues, investigations, and employment-related casework, by interpreting legislation, awards, and agreements to deliver evidence-based recommendations.
In this role, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement by developing knowledge management processes, delivering strategic projects, and strengthening advisory systems and practices. You will play a key part in consultations and negotiations with unions, government partners and external specialists to support the development of equitable employment conditions, resolve industrial disputes, and ensure departmental outcomes align with legislative and government requirements.
You will conduct research and data analysis to identify trends and best practice approaches, informing policy interpretation and people and capability strategies. You will also support advocacy activities, including representation in tribunals, and work collaboratively with People & Capability colleagues to enhance service delivery and embed process improvements.
About you
You are a workplace relations specialist who brings strong technical expertise and a confident understanding of employment legislation, industrial instruments and contemporary people practices. You bring proven capability at navigating complex workplace matters with sound judgment, discretion and a solutions-focused approach.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with stakeholders to build trust, resolve issues and deliver positive outcomes.
You are highly organised, manage multiple priorities with ease and produce high‑quality written work. You are a strategic thinker, resilient and work independently and as part of a team.
To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.
How to apply
Your application must include an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026 [10.00AM]
Contact: Lisa Smith,
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
* create social and economic opportunities for the state
* support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
* prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
* ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
* drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
* activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
* deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
* support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.