Due to increased workplace relations demands, we are currently seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Consultant to join the team.
About the Job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a legal professional looking to join an in-house team. In this role you will provide specialist technical and strategic advice regarding various workplace relations matters across the university.
You will manage or support others in the management of complex disciplinary processes and performance management processes, manage claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying and others and assist with bargaining, drafting and implementation of enterprise agreements.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About People, Planning & Culture
Help connect people with our vision and strategy. The People & Culture team at Swinburne engage, support and inspire our most valuable asset: our people. We provide strategic advice and solutions across the University’s full range of people and culture services.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A tertiary qualification in law, specialising in employee relations or industrial relations; employee relations or industrial relations industry experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated understanding of the law relating to workplace and industrial relations and an ability to interpret and apply enterprise agreements, awards, legislation, contracts and policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or advising on unsatisfactory performance/conduct, change management processes, grievances, terminations and redundancy processes
• A demonstrated understanding of human resource practices, procedures and principles
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Onsite health services
• Private health insurance discounts
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit
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How to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description. For further information about this position, contact Elise Jenkin, Workplace Relations Manager via email erjenkin@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Jessie Macintyre, Director (Employee Experience) at inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 27th July 2020.
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