222 Human Resources, Work Health and Safety and Training Professionals
222 Human Resources, Work Health and Safety and Training Professionals
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate staff recruitment, retention, training, wellbeing and development programs, assist in resolving disputes by advising on workplace relations policies and problems, and contribute to the rehabilitation of people who have been injured or become ill due to their work.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this minor group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
2221 Human Resources and Workplace Relations Advisers
Provide staffing and personnel administration services to support organisations' human resources policies and programs, assist in setting terms and conditions of employment, and resolve workplace disputes.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
222131 Human Resources Adviser
Provides staffing and personnel administration services in support of an organisation's human resource policies and programs. Ensures an equitable work culture exists, focusing on inclusion of employees of diverse backgrounds.
Alternative titles
- HR Adviser
- Human Resources Consultant
Specialisations
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
- Personnel Officer
- Workforce Planning Analyst
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Arranges advertising of job vacancies, interviewing and testing of applicants, and selection of staff
- Maintains personnel records and associated human resources information systems
- Arranges the induction of staff, and provides information on conditions of service, salaries and promotional opportunities
- Develops, plans and formulates enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relations policies and programs, and procedures for their implementation
- Manages diversity programs, projects, training and communication logistics
222132 Workplace Relations Adviser
Assists employers in setting terms and conditions of employment. Resolves disputes by undertaking negotiations with staff on matters such as rates of pay and conditions of employment.
Alternative titles
- Employment Relations Adviser
- Industrial Relations Adviser
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Undertakes negotiations on terms and conditions of employment in the workplace
- Examines and resolves disputes and grievances on behalf of the employer
- Studies and interprets legislation, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage payment systems, and dispute settlement procedures
- Provides industrial relations advice
- Manages employee relations
- Promotes a positive work environment
- Mitigates risks associated with industrial disputes
- Manages employment discipline and performance management processes
2222 Recruitment Consultants
Interview applicants to determine their job requirements and suitability for particular jobs, and assist employers to find suitable staff.
Agents representing workers with specialised skills in the arts, entertainment or sports are included in this unit group.
Employment Consultants are excluded from this unit group. Employment Consultants are included in Occupation 411431 Employment Consultant.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
222231 Recruitment Consultant
Interviews applicants to determine their job requirements and suitability for particular jobs, and assists employers to find suitable staff.
Agents representing workers with specialised skills in the arts, entertainment or sports are included in this occupation.
Employment Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Employment Consultants are included in Occupation 411431 Employment Consultant.
Specialisations
- Executive Search Specialist
- Talent Agent
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Receives and records job vacancy information from employers, such as details about job descriptions, wages and conditions of employment
- Writes and places advertisements for jobs
- Provides information on current job vacancies in the organisation to employers and job seekers
- Arranges interviews for job seekers
- Searches, vets and introduces highly qualified candidates to companies
- Seeks out candidates for senior, executive and other highly specialised positions
- May act as an agent for people seeking work in various fields, including photography, film, theatre, television, radio, literary, modelling and sports
- May represent talented individuals and individuals with specialised skills in negotiating contracts and finding employment
2223 Rehabilitation Consultants and Work Health and Safety Advisers
Support the rehabilitation of people who have been injured or become ill due to their work, manage the impact of injury and illness on businesses, and develop, implement and evaluate work health and safety procedures, policies and programs.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
222331 Rehabilitation Consultant
Works with employers, workers and other stakeholders to support the rehabilitation and return to work of people who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. Assists employers to manage the impacts of worker injury or illness on their business.
Alternative titles
- Occupational Rehabilitation Consultant
- Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
- Workplace Rehabilitation Consultant
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Conducts assessments of worksites, functional capacity, ergonomics, equipment and homes to evaluate their suitability for abilities and needs of clients
- Identifies return to work barriers, assists clients with returning to work, and provides support and guidance throughout the transition process
- Coordinates with clients, insurers, medical professionals and employers to reach outcomes that are suitable for everyone involved
- Addresses any special accommodation a client may require at their job, ensuring that the workplace is accessible and conducive to their physical and mental health
- Creates, executes and supervises initiatives that support injured employees reintegrating into the workforce
222332 Work Health and Safety Adviser
Develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in work health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
Rehabilitation Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Rehabilitation Consultants are included in Occupation 222331 Rehabilitation Consultant.
Alternative title
- Work Health and Safety Officer
Specialisation
- Occupational Hygienist
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Trains employees and guides work health and safety procedures
- Records and investigates workplace incidents and accidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences
- Conducts risk assessments to identify hazards and monitors workplace for safety compliance
- Reviews and updates health and safety policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
- Provides advice on workplace health and safety issues
- May monitor equipment and measure levels of exposure to hazardous substances and other environmental factors to workers
2224 Training and Development Professionals
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate training and development programs to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by organisations to meet organisational objectives.
Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers, RTO teachers and trainers, TAFE lecturers and teachers, and vocational education and training (VET) trainers and assessors are excluded from this unit group. Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers are included in Occupation 259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher. RTO teachers and trainers, TAFE lecturers and teachers, and VET trainers and assessors are included in Occupation 252231 Vocational Education Teacher.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
222431 Training and Development Professional
Plans, develops, implements and evaluates training and development programs to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by an organisation to meet organisational objectives.
Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers, RTO teachers and trainers, TAFE lecturers and teachers, and VET trainers and assessors are excluded from this occupation. Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teachers are included in Occupation 259931 Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher. RTO teachers and trainers, TAFE lecturers and teachers, and VET trainers and assessors are included in Occupation 252231 Vocational Education Teacher.
Alternative titles
- Learning and Development Consultant
- Training Coordinator
- Training Officer
Specialisations
- Education Officer (Air Force and Army)
- ICT Trainer
- Training Systems Officer (Navy)
- Workplace Trainer and Assessor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Identifies training needs and requirements of individuals and organisations
- Sets human resource development objectives and evaluates learning outcomes
- Prepares and develops instructional training material and aids, such as handbooks, visual aids, online tutorials, demonstration models, and support training reference documentation
- Designs, coordinates, schedules and conducts training and development programs that can be delivered in the form of individual and group instruction, and facilitates workshops, meetings, demonstrations and conferences
- Liaises with external training providers to arrange delivery of specific training and development programs
- Monitors and performs ongoing evaluation and assessment of training quality and effectiveness, and reviews and modifies training objectives, methods and course deliverables
- Gathers, investigates and researches background materials to gain an understanding of various subject matters and systems
- Writes end user products and materials such as user training, tutorial and instruction manuals, online help, and operating and maintenance instructions