The Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy (OIRWS) commenced on 1 October 2022. OIRWS provides the formal structure to lead the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) industrial and employment agenda into the future.
OIRWS has a very strong and clear focus on education, consultation and awareness raising.
OIRWS provides a unique opportunity to shape the culture and workforce practices of the ACTPS. OIRWS drives workplace reform through progressive enterprise agreement and contemporary employment policy development. Importantly, the Office has the authority to develop and actively implement whole of government policies. OIRWS also provides support to ACTPS directorates and agencies working through complex industrial and employment policy matters.
OIRWS has been established to support a more effective ACTPS – where strategy, industrial relations, WHS and employment policy and governance is developed and delivered in a consistent and collaborative manner.
The intent is to build greater trust with, and between, all stakeholders and ensure that employee workplace experiences are consistent across the ACTPS.
OIRWS consists of:
- Future Workforce Strategy Group;
- Work Safety Group;
- Public Sector Employment Group, (including Secure Local Jobs Code Branch); and
- Professional Standards Unit.
Contact us at: OIRWS@act.gov.au
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