Job Description

Department of Personnel Management

Designation : Industrial Relations Officer (Code- DPM 04-5)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. IDENTIFICATION

AGENCY:

Personnel Management

SYS. POSN NO: 1490000066

REF.NO:

DPM 04-5

OFFICE:

Policy  & Reform

DESIGNATION/CLASSIFICATION

Industrial Relations Officer, Grade 12

DIVISION:

Industrial & Employment Condition

LOCAL DESIGNATION

  Industrial Relations Officer 

BRANCH:

Industrial Relations

REPORTING TO: Manager –Industrial Relations    

      SYS:      POS.    NO: 1490000064         

      REF. NO:  DPM 04-3                                      

SECTION:

 

LOCATION

Central Government Office, Waigani

HISTORY OF POSITION

DPM FILE NO:

DATE OF VARIAT–ION

DTAILS

 

Structure approved dated: 29th March 2016

Refinement of the Structure. No change made in the position number

 

2/07/2019

Reno, Revised JD

ORG:1/2025

Structure Approved Date:27thMarch 2025

No Change

2 .PURPOSE

  • To assist the Manager Industrial Relations in ensuring the effective operations in the Industrial Relations Branch in relation to advocacy and negotiation of claims from public sector unions.

3.DIMENSIONS

Must have the following dimension: -

(a) Influence

  • Be able to influence or motivate clients stake holders and share knowledge and ideas and create networks at making strategic friendships and connections.

4.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Timely preparation of written and verbal advice and responses to submissions from client departments and government agencies in relation to terms and conditions of employment under the guidance of the Manager Industrial Relations.
  • Regular and consistent consultation with the immediate supervisor and other superiors in the Industrial & Employment Condition Division as part of training and development of skills and competencies in the areas of advocacy, negotiation and interpretation of agreements and awards

5.MAJOR DUTIES

  • Assist the Manager Industrial Relations in assessing industrial claims from the Public Sector Unions and Associations.
  • Assist the Manager Industrial Relations in preparing strategies for handling industrial claims through the industrial process as per the PS Conciliation and Arbitration Act.
  • Assist the Manager Industrial Relations in providing technical advice to clients on interpretation and application of Industrial Agreements and Awards.
  • Assist the Manager in providing advice (written and verbally) to clients on Terms and Conditions of Employment in the Public Service as per the Public Service General Orders.

6. NATURE AND SCOPE

The job is located within Industrial & Employment Condition Division of the Policy Development and Reform Wing. The Job requires research on policy issues relating to terms and conditions of employment in the Public Service.

6.1. WORKING RELATIONSHIP

(a) Internal

  • Report direct to Manager IR.
  • Communicate with other officers of Industrial & Employment Condition Division.
  • Communicate with other officers of different divisions with the department (DPM)

(b) External

  • Communicate with HR Managers and staff of line Departments/Provincial
  • Administrations) and other stake holders
  • Public Sector Industrial Unions (PEA and other industrial unions)

6.2 WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • The Job is technical and it exists within the structure of Industrial & Employment Condition Division, in the Policy Development & Reform Wing.

7. CONSTRAINTS FRAMEWORK AND  BOUNDARIES

  • The job operates within the Industrial & Employment Condition Division and is in the Policy Development and Reform Wing. The job holder provides advices based on policy process and procedures as laid down under the Public Service (Management) Act, the General Orders and other relevant legislations.
  • Only make recommendations for Secretary’s decision.

8.CHALLENGES

  • Maintains harmonious industrial relations in the Public Sector Organizations at all levels.

9. QUALIFICATIONS,EXPERIENCE  AND SKILLS

(a)Qualifications

  • A degree in the area of Human Resources Management/ Public Administration and other Social Science field of study from a recognized University

(b)Knowledge

Must possess knowledge of:-

  • Public Service (Management) Act
  • Industrial Relations Act
  • General Orders
  • Industrial Organizations Act
  • Public Service Conciliation and Arbitration Act
  • Teaching Service Conciliation and Arbitration Act
  • Public Finance (Management) Act
  • Other relevant legislations

(c)Skills

  • Communication skills (oral & written)
  • Conflict-resolution skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Research and Analytical skills
  • Interview skills
  • Managerial/Leadership skills
  • Computing

(d) Work Experience

  • Four (4) years experience in Human Resource Management and in particular Industrial Relations and advocacy.

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K40324.00

Job Location:

Waigani

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