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We are seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join our People and Wellbeing team in a range of exciting Workplace Relations opportunities, including Senior Workplace Relations Consultant, Workplace Relations Specialist, and a dedicated Senior Workplace Relations Consultant – Enterprise Bargaining role. These roles come at a pivotal time, following a significant People and Wellbeing transformation, and offer the opportunity to contribute to a contemporary, forward-looking workplace relations function. Opportunities are available on a full-time or part-time basis, across both fixed-term (including parental leave cover) and ongoing appointments. Flexible working arrangements are supported for 12-month fixed term appointments, with the opportunity to work remotely across the East coast of Australia, alongside Tasmanian-based options.
Job Responsibility
Provide strategic advice on workplace relations across the whole of University
Contribute to negotiations for and implementation of the University’s staff agreement
Provide expert advice across a broad range of workplace and industrial relations matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, enterprise agreements, and governance frameworks
Support leaders and stakeholders with complex case management, contribute to capability uplift across the function, and act as a trusted advisor in a dynamic environment
Play a lead role in coordinating and delivering the University’s enterprise bargaining program end-to-end, including preparation, strategy development, negotiations, and implementation of the Staff Agreement
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, Legal Services, unions, and employee representatives, while supporting a proactive, people-centred approach to workplace relations
Requirements
Technical expertise in Workplace Relations and Industrial Relations legislation with a broad knowledge base of contemporary HR practices
Demonstrated ability to translate employment frameworks, policies and procedures into practical applications
Experience managing and coordinating complex projects, preferably within a higher education or large organization
Excellent interpersonal skills in liaising with staff at all levels, unions and other third parties, with demonstrated experience negotiating effective outcomes, consultation and facilitation of group discussions
Proven ability to represent and advocate before various industrial tribunals and commissions
Experience in enterprise bargaining in the Higher Education Sector
High level of self-management, including the ability to work under pressure and achieve outcomes
Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, HR, Business or similar or an equivalent level of experience in large and/or complex organisations
What we offer
26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers