Job no: 526695
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Human Resources & Recruitment
Employment Type: Full time, continuing
Remuneration: Competitive total package
Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
As Head of Employment Relations Advisory, you will lead this team in providing a dedicated function that offers staff-related guidance across: industrial instrument and EA/legislative interpretation, union negotiations, workplace change, employee performance, termination, as well as the management of ill and injured workers and all employment related disclosures and conflicts of interest at UNSW.
You will support your team in providing proactive and trusted advisory services across the employee lifecycle matters for both Faculties and Divisions, playing a key role in the end-to-end management and resolution of complex industrial and employment matters. As an expert in your area, you will advise on legislative changes and contribute to the development of the University's enterprise bargaining strategy and implementation, representing UNSW in negotiations.
Reporting directly to the Director of Employee Relations, your role will foster effective working relationships with the broader Human Resources team, ER Conduct and Complaints team as well as the UNSW Legal & Compliance team, working towards the development of forward-thinking HR and ER polices practices across UNSW. The position currently has 5 direct reports (4 indirect).
We’re looking for an experienced manager to bring strategic insight and a strong executive presence to the ER space. Confident in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and you’ll be working to influence ER policy and decision-making at the highest levels. You will hold the following skills & experience:
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description.
To lead our team in delivering expert advice and support in employee relations, we invite you to submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 8 September by 11:55pm, applications will be reviewed as received.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Position Description
Advertised: 26 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time