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Closing: 23-Jun-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- 04 Jun 2024 - Job Opening
- 23 Jun 2024 - Job Closing
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver targeted interventions to identify and support recent graduates seeking employment outcomes
- Analyse University and QILT Survey data to support graduates in developing career management skills and securing employment outcomes
- Provide administrative and support services to students and academic staff in creating a high-quality learning environment
Requirements
- Experience in coaching or recruitment of candidates
- Utilisation of a case management approach to support individuals in employment
- Knowledge of early career labor market landscape and graduate recruitment processes
- Project management skills with ability to engage with graduates
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development programs
- On-campus health clinic and fitness facilities
Notes
- Full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2025
Closing: 05-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: Thursday 5 September 2024
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver initiatives from the Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025
- Lead strategic change initiatives and reviews to enhance professional development, career advancement, and retention of Indigenous staff
- Provide specialist advice and support to leaders on Indigenous employment matters
- Build the capability of the Monash workforce to implement Indigenous employment initiatives and strategies
Requirements
- Experience in engaging with and supporting Indigenous talent, including working with Indigenous communities
- Proven HR skills with a track record in deploying talent management strategies
- Strong generalist HR skills with experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing others
- Excellent consulting and relationship management skills
Benefits
- Hybrid (WFH) and flexible arrangements available
- Supportive environment
- Opportunity to make a positive impact
- Flexible working arrangements
Notes
- Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply
- Position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic)
Closing: 08-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Lead the Employment Relations Advisory team in providing staff-related guidance across industrial instruments, EA/legislative interpretation, union negotiations, workplace change, employee performance, and termination.
- Support the team in providing advisory services across the employee lifecycle for both Faculties and Divisions.
- Manage and resolve complex industrial and employment matters.
- Advise on legislative changes and contribute to the development of the University's enterprise bargaining strategy and implementation.
- Represent UNSW in negotiations and foster effective working relationships with the broader Human Resources team, ER Conduct and Complaints team, and UNSW Legal & Compliance team.
Requirements
- Substantial experience in managing ER matters.
- Legal practice experience is highly regarded, though not essential as this is not a legal role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, support, and develop a specialist team in a complex environment.
- Extensive experience providing ER advice to senior leaders, line management, staff, and dealing with employee unions.
- High level interpersonal and negotiations skills.
- Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders effectively and influence outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to think and operate strategically in an HR context, with high level problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to exercise initiative, tact, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.
- To apply, submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job before the closing date.
Employee Services Manager
University of the Sunshine Coast
90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
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Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Salary
- Level 10, $139,347 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Responsibilities
- Shape the future of People & Culture service delivery model.
- Design a user-centric, digitally enabled service environment that enhances the employee experience.
- Lead a talented team overseeing Payroll, HR systems, analytics, and Employee Services.
- Reimagine and embed agile, inclusive, and responsive processes.
- Create innovative, service-driven solutions that support strategic goals and foster a vibrant workplace culture.
Requirements
- Proven leadership and management experience in HR or related fields.
- Strong understanding of payroll and HR systems.
- Experience in service delivery and employee engagement.
- Ability to design and implement user-centric processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Full-time, ongoing appointment.
- Opportunity to make a real impact.
- Supportive work environment that fosters employee experience.
Notes
- This position is located at the Sunshine Coast Campus.
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- Oran Park and Broadway, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Conduct teaching to the standard of the Pathways programs. This includes preparation for the tutorials and facilitating discussions to enhance student engagement.
- Consultation with students in relation to pre-tutorial tasks, weekly topics and upcoming assessments.
- Participating in assessment activities, including marking, moderation and providing feedback to students within the prescribed timeframes.
- Comply with policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct, in particular the Staff Code of Conduct.
- Undertake Professional Development as arranged by the National Director of the Program.
- Provision of a high level of pastoral care to students.
Requirements
- Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
- A Master’s degree and experience in Teaching in university pathway programs.
- Ability to teach small tutorial groups and engage students in their learning.
- Ability to deliver quality learning and teaching practices in multiple modes including online delivery.
- A keen interest in maintaining currency in scholarship and professional practice.
- Ability to, or a willingness to learn how to, incorporate technology (e.g. Blackboard, Zoom, email, internet) into teaching and learning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to assess priority of tasks, manage workload and meet deadlines in a busy education environment.
- Evidence of a high level of pastoral care to students.
Benefits
- Rewarding opportunity
- Friendly and collaborative environment
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Notes
- Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
- The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Closing: 04-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 14-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 4-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 (HEW 5), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Responsibilities
- Support the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and evaluation. Ensure adherence to project plans and standards.
- Develop and maintain project-related standard operating procedures and assurance of standards and logistics, under guidance of management.
- Organise and support the delivery of project-related activities, events, consultation activities and meetings.
- Undertake data entry, retrieval, and document management.
- Utilise specialist software and applications, including eLearning management systems, Asana, the Microsoft office suite (including excel).
- Provide front-line support to students, including answering queries and assisting at employability events.
- Review and process job opportunities in StudentHub.
- Answer queries and prepare correspondence that come through the CRM, phone and face-to-face.
- Maintain accurate student attendance records in spreadsheets and calendars.
- Provide administrative support for events and programs, including data management and reporting.
Requirements
- Demonstrate equivalent education and/or experience in a related field. Previous project management experience is desirable.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems (Oracle RightNow, StudentHub), and data analysis.
- Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including some working from home options and flexible start/finish times
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- SM1 competitive salary plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Director, Employment Compliance to establish and embed the Employment Compliance Directorate as a key enabler of employment related compliance across the University
- Oversee process for new wage enquiries and claims, including the effective triage of cases and determination of high-level requirements for assessment to ensure effective prioritisation and management of resources
- Work with the Casual Compliance Managers to ensure consistent employment compliance management practices across the University
Requirements
- Proven experience working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels within a large, complex organisation
- Strong experience in leading a team towards positive change and fostering a culture of compliance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities
- Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline, and demonstrated relevant professional experience, or equivalent significant experience in lieu of qualification
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with compliance advice and support
- Experience with employment legislation and employment related university regulation
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- SM1 competitive salary plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Director, Employment Compliance to establish and embed the Employment Compliance Directorate as a key enabler of employment related compliance across the University
- Oversee process for new wage enquiries and claims, including the effective triage of cases and determination of high-level requirements for assessment to ensure effective prioritisation and management of resources
- Work with the Casual Compliance Managers to ensure consistent employment compliance management practices across the University
Requirements
- Proven experience working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels within a large, complex organisation
- Strong experience in leading a team towards positive change and fostering a culture of compliance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities
- Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline, and demonstrated relevant professional experience, or equivalent significant experience in lieu of qualification
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience with compliance advice and support
- Experience with employment legislation and employment related university regulation
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Salary range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Responsibilities
- Apply specialised expertise in applications such as SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Excel (M and DAX), and programming language, such as Python.
- Provide data-based solutions for business problems with insightful reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders across UQ to identify trends and opportunities for service delivery improvements.
- Independently collect, interpret, and analyse data from existing data sources and provide support to stakeholders in developing new data sets.
- Provide this data intelligence for decision making related to resource allocation and business process development.
- Analyse and optimise data reporting, including live-updating dashboards.
- Clean and prepare datasets for modelling.
- Maintain awareness of relevant technology and software improvements to benefit the collection, integration, presentation, and analysis of data within UQ.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and subsequent experience in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability in compiling and analysing complex data sets.
- Working knowledge of Data transformation techniques: aggregation, resampling, filtering, etc.
- Demonstrated application of data intelligence to address and enhance student experience, retention, and employability development within the higher education sector.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Python programming skills.
- Familiarity with SAP Business Objects, Power BI, and Excel (M and DAX) will be highly regarded.
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment.
- May be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
- On campus childcare options.
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day).
- Salary packaging options.
Notes
- Applications close Sunday 22 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-42963).
- Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 4 October 2024.
Closing: 26-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Crawley, Perth
Salary
- Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of key sub-projects focused on reviewing and rectifying employee entitlements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
- Identify and mitigate risks while fostering a positive, inclusive team environment.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in managing complex projects, particularly in employee relations or HR.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams toward successful project delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project needs.
- Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
- A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required by the successful applicant.
Benefits
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Closing: 26-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Crawley, Perth
Salary
- Competitive salary plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-profile project to rectify previous employee remuneration discrepancies.
- Oversee a multidisciplinary team and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, University policies, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Law, or Project Management, or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- A proven track record in managing large-scale projects or compliance programs.
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills across all levels.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required by the successful applicant.
Benefits
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Penrith Campus (Kingswood), Western Sydney University
Salary
- Remuneration Package: HEW Level 4 $87,412 to $93,061 p.a. (comprising Salary of $73,864 to $78,638 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Responsibilities
- Support students, graduates, and industry partners in achieving their employment and career progression outcomes.
- Maintain strong relationships between the Office of People and its diverse stakeholders, including external employers, students, and graduates.
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of the Office’s services to enhance student and graduate employability.
- Foster career success and build meaningful connections.
Requirements
- Must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.
- Eligibility for ongoing/continuing position requires being an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Benefits
- Full-time, ongoing position.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the community.
Notes
- Travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Indicate interest in working at Griffith University.
- Be contacted by Griffith’s First Peoples Employment Partner for a confidential discussion regarding career aspirations.
- Determine potential opportunities based on current vacancies.
- Be referred directly for roles across the University that match skills and expertise.
- Be alerted to future opportunities that may arise at Griffith.
Requirements
- Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Provide evidence confirming Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status, such as a Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation.
Benefits
- Mix of work from home & on-campus flexibility.
- Supportive work environment.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through educational staff assistance scheme.
Notes
- This is an open-ended talent network for opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: Not Available
Location
- Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Indicate interest in working at Griffith University.
- Be contacted by Griffith’s First Peoples Employment Partner for a confidential discussion regarding career aspirations.
- Determine potential opportunities based on current vacancies.
- Be referred directly for roles across the University that match skills and expertise.
- Be alerted to future opportunities that may arise at Griffith.
Requirements
- Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Provide evidence confirming Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status, such as a Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation.
Benefits
- Mix of work from home & on-campus flexibility.
- Supportive work environment.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through educational staff assistance scheme.
Notes
- This is an open-ended talent network for opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.
- Griffith University values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Claims Officer (Employee Pay Claims)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
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Closing: 26-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 19-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)
Salary
- Level 6 $100,354 - $107,054 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Monitor claims channels, conduct simple investigations and prioritise and support complex investigations.
- Support the assessment of claims against UNSW’s obligations under its enterprise agreements, the Fair Work Act and other applicable regulatory instruments.
- Provide recommendations on next steps in relation to substantiated claims and unsubstantiated claims.
- Ensure claimants and other appropriate stakeholders are communicated with in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all associated documentation including any required approvals are in place for substantiated claims.
- Locate and communicate with terminated employee claimants and ensure receipt of updated payment details.
- Ensure all claim documentation, including legal decisions, is stored in accordance with record keeping obligations under the relevant legislation and regulations.
- Work closely with the Claims team and Payroll Compliance team to communicate established methodology and request claim calculation.
Requirements
- Relevant degree with experience providing advice on employee relations matters including conducting investigations into pay claims or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated consultation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in the development of robust solutions to problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Ability to apply judgement, creativity, and flexibility to generate new and innovative ideas and approaches and to solve complex problems.
- High level of experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
- Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
- Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
Closing: 03-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
Location
- North Sydney, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $151,285 - $161,435 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $127,838 - $136,506 (pro rata) pa (HEW 9), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 3% salary increase will be effective from the beginning of the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st January 2025. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Provide high level support and advice to university management and People and Capability (P&C) staff relating to ER matters.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of ER strategies to enhance employee engagement.
- Build strong working relationships based on credibility and open communication to enable the provision of accurate and proactive advice to leaders, the P&C team and other key stakeholders.
- Develop, update and manage the implementation of ER frameworks, policies and enterprise bargaining activities.
- Effectively manage complex ER matters, including case management and investigations, disciplinary action, and representing the University in the Fair Work Commission.
- Develop and deliver presentations and information sessions, educating and informing leaders on ER matters.
Requirements
- Expert in employment relations with extensive experience in providing strategic and tactical advice on industrial instruments and employment regulations.
- Highly developed interpersonal, relationship management and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing union relationships, disputes and enterprise bargaining activities.
- Experience in representing your employer within various industrial commissions and tribunals and briefing legal representation.
- Relevant tertiary qualification.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Study leave and a variety of leave provisions.
- Salary packaging options.
- Access to generous benefits as an ACU staff member.
Notes
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- For permanent/continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
- ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
Closing: 06-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Flexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood
Salary
- HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical and strategic legal advice to the University on employment, industrial relations, and workplace matters.
- Support stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, industrial instruments, common law, and internal policies.
- Draft, review, and advise on legal documents such as employment contracts, service agreements and policies, and prepare necessary reports and briefings.
- Advise on, and represent the University in negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation, including appearing or instructing in relevant Courts and Tribunals.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on workplace laws.
- Provide training, support and guidance to relevant stakeholders in relation to legislative change and legal compliance.
- Collaborate across teams, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and act as a trusted adviser.
- Assist stakeholders to understand key risks and issues, and appropriately balance competing interests, to deliver sound outcomes within a large and complex organisation.
- Handle legal matters efficiently and confidently, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, a high level of communication, and a high standard of analytical thinking and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- A Bachelor of Laws degree.
- Admission to practice as an Australian Legal Practitioner within the meaning of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
- A current Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years PQE (or equivalent skill level) preferred, including demonstrated knowledge and experience in both front end and litigious employment, industrial relations and workplace relations law matters.
Benefits
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Notes
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Sonia McCabe (Senior Legal Counsel) via email at sonia.mccabe@deakin.edu.au.
- For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD #564184 Legal Counsel - Employment.pdf.
Closing: 08-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Level 6 Position $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Super (Level 7 Position Level is only available for applicants with the relevant skills and experience, $110,073 - $119,132)
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and conduct casework in conjunction with the other lawyers employed at the Centre in accordance with the Centre’s policies and across the range of the Centre’s advice and casework guidelines.
- Provide legal advice and conduct casework in the Centre’s collaborative Employment Rights Legal Service, together with Redfern Legal Centre and Inner City Legal Centre.
- Provide legal advice at the Centre’s regular community outreaches, and participate generally in KLC’s work in the community.
- Participate in delivering quality clinical legal education to UNSW Law students including by: assisting with the induction of students each session; supervising student participation in advice, casework and administrative duties, undertaking student assessment, assisting with the teaching of classes, and supervising and developing student projects.
- Supervise the Centre’s advice nights on a weekly basis.
- Develop and deliver community legal education (CLE) workshops and resources on relevant areas of law, with a particular focus on employment and discrimination law.
- Contribute to the Centre’s law reform activities, with a particular focus on employment and discrimination law.
- Assist in the general day to day administration of the Centre, including assisting other staff members during periods of leave.
Requirements
- Eligible to practise as a solicitor New South Wales.
- An ability to provide high quality legal advice, in employment and or discrimination law.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
- Experience working in a community legal centre, or legal aid environment and/or a good understanding of the legal assistance sector.
- Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing distress in relation to their legal problems.
- Experience in developing and delivering community legal education events and modules to key stakeholders.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
- Extensive experience in advice and casework (including litigation), in particular in employment and discrimination law.
- Extensive experience in delivering CLE events across all stakeholders using the latest technology and developing new CLE strategies in response to legal need.
- Demonstrated experience in law reform work, including submission and report writing.
- Proven experience providing legal supervision to solicitors, volunteers and students.
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
- Option to study and save with 50% off tuition fees for courses and degrees at UNSW.
- UNSW’s Flexible Work Policy provides staff with the opportunity to personalise worktimes (e.g., early start time to finish early).
- UNSW supports staff who have family responsibilities through a number of entitlements including parental leave, primary carer leave and more!
Notes
- Verification of Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check
Head of Employment Relations, Conduct & Complaints
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
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Closing: 13-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 23-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
Salary
- Competitive total package
Responsibilities
- Lead the ER Conduct & Complaints team to provide accurate and timely guidance to UNSW stakeholders.
- Supervise the management and resolution of complex matters, providing end-to-end case management advice.
- Support HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and managers with case management processes to ensure objective and fair assessment.
- Contribute as a lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) to HR strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation.
Requirements
- Substantial experience in case management and complaint handling, preferably in an employee relations context.
- Legal practice experience is highly regarded; however, this is not a legal role.
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in conducting investigations (developing investigation and risk plans, securing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and drawing objective and fair conclusions, preparing reports and maintain accurate records).
- Demonstrated ability to lead, support and develop a specialist team in a complex environment.
- Extensive experience providing employee relations advice, and complaint handling and case management support to senior leaders, line management, staff, human resources, and ideally dealing with employee unions.
- High level interpersonal and negotiations skills including ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, build relationships, interact effectively with a wide client base.
- Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders effectively, provide high level guidance and influence outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to think and operate strategically in a HR context, with high level problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated superior sound judgment and an advanced level of emotional intelligence, especially in relation to dealing with highly sensitive, confidential, and potentially controversial matters with tact, sensitivity, and respect.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Legal Counsel (People & Conduct Team): Employment and Industrial Relations Law
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
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Closing: 14-Oct-2024
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Job Summary
Dates
- Opening Date: 01-Oct-2024
- Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
Salary
- Competitive total package
Responsibilities
- Providing proactive and reactive advice on UNSW’s obligations under workplace legislation and industrial instruments.
- Providing strategic advice, in relation to staff complaints, litigious and potentially litigious matters, including appearing in courts and tribunals as necessary.
- Developing workplace policies and practices in conjunction with Human Resources and relevant University management.
- Partnering with the Safety team to achieve sustained safety outcomes by advising on work health safety laws, conducting training and leveraging off your experience in dealing with safety regulators.
- Drafting, advising and negotiating workplace and employment agreements.
Requirements
- A law degree and current practicing certificate with admission to the Supreme Court of NSW.
- 6+ years post-qualification experience in a quality employment law practice or in house environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, commercial advice and counsel in relation to complex legal issues.
- Practiced in negotiating and drafting high quality legal documents independently, interpreting for internal stakeholders as needed.
- Confidence in advising senior management and ability to design and effectively deliver high-quality and understandable training programs on workplace issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as an ability to build relationships and influence with impact.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc).
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities.
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses.
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport).
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.