Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024
Location
- Adelaide, South Australia, 5005 Australia
Salary
- (HEO6) $86,360 - $93,285 plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist industrial relations advice to stakeholders.
- Support business needs in relation to workplace relations.
- Assist in the interpretation of Enterprise Agreements and employment policies.
- Engage in case management related to workplace relations issues.
- Contribute to the design and improvement of employment and workplace policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Knowledge of federal employment legislation and case law.
- Experience in interpreting and applying employment law in the workplace.
- Understanding of industrial relations principles and frameworks.
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills for problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing demands and solve complex problems.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options available.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Access to high-quality professional development programs.
- On-campus health clinic and fitness facilities.
- Supportive and diverse workplace culture.
Notes
- The position is fixed-term, full-time until January 2026.
- The University reserves the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found.
Senior ER Consultant (Advisory)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
Dates
- Opening Date: 25-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 14-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
Salary
- 143k-$151k + 17% super and leave loading
Responsibilities
- Manage an ER portfolio team of Consultants and Officers to service a large client group.
- Deliver expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee and complex industrial relations matters.
- Support the development of fair and forward-thinking practices, policies, and procedures.
- Foster effective working relationships with the HRBP team and relevant people leaders.
- Shape and implement ER strategies and plans that drive proactive management of issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage complex cases and advise on industrial instrument and legislative interpretation, workplace change and restructuring, industrial disputes, employee performance, termination of employment, managing ill and injured workers, and employment related disclosures.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (including industrial relations, HR or law).
- Extensive experience providing employee relations related advice to line management and dealing with employee unions in a large, complex organisation.
- Expert knowledge of relevant workplace legislation and current employment case law.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships and partner with internal clients.
- Ability to lead, motivate and train team members, establish priorities and manage competing deadlines.
- Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
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.
Lead Consultant, Workplace Relations
Deakin University Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus, Australia (Flexible)
Dates
- Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024
Location
- Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus, Australia (Flexible)
Salary
- Competitive Remuneration + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Advise on workplace relations matters, enterprise agreement complexities, complex cases and industrial disputes.
- Deliver exceptional project management with a well-considered plan, including risk assessment and actionable implementation.
- Establish long-term partnerships with stakeholders, act as a trusted advisor, and drive continuous improvement through creativity, innovation, and strategic recommendations.
- Offer clear direction and expert leadership, enabling effective problem-solving and ensuring solutions are both innovative and sustainable.
- Foster a culture of integrity and accountability, ensuring team alignment with Deakin’s strategic plan and creating an environment where team members feel valued and motivated.
Requirements
- The ability to offer high-quality advice on HR/IR matters, including managing intricate compliance activity and enterprise agreement negotiations.
- Deep knowledge of Australian workplace/industrial relations legislation and practices.
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in Workplace Relations, Employment Law or similar; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training (financial support can be provided to maintain a practising certificate).
- Experience working in the tertiary sector (desirable).
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 Gemma Doyle, Senior Manager, People Solutions on g.doyle@deakin.edu.au.
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.
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.