Workplace Relations Lead
WORKPLACE RELATIONS LEAD
- $156,800 package plus salary packaging
- Full time (1.0 FTE) or Part Time (0.8 FTE)
- Lead the IR function
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager HR, the Workplace Relations Lead is responsible for the provision of specialist industrial relations advice and services to senior management.
- Development of Workplace Relations procedures and processes to ensure Fair Work Act compliance; management and resolution of industrial relations matters; and leadership of Enterprise Agreement implementation.
- Represent the interests of the Eye and Ear in health sector enterprise bargaining
- Lead the project/change management of implementation of 7 Enterprise Agreements terms and conditions including ensuring payroll, HRIS and rostering compliance and manager training/briefings.
- Develop and maintain ongoing positive and productive relationships with relevant unions and representatives and Chair various consultative committees
- Support and advise managers on change impact initiatives
- Co-ordinate or provide representation at the Fair Work Commission, liaise with legal advisors and employment specialists
- Personally conduct investigations into formal complaints and grievances and brief out highly sensitive or complex investigations
- Mediate disputes between individuals
- Interpret the EAs and provide calculations for payroll in response to complex pay queries or disputes
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Law/Human Resources/Industrial Relations and or related discipline
- Extensive experience in Workplace Relations roles and knowledge in IR and employment law.
- Experience in medium to large complex public sector organisations with multiple unions and enterprise agreements
- Mediation and investigation training desirable
Benefits
- Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD
- Friendly culture
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid
- Salary packaging and subsidised car parking
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus monthly ADO's for full time employees and 17.5% leave loading
- The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applications close 02/09/2025. Enquiries – Arlene Sorbara (03) 99298518
About the Eye and Ear
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment. For more information see The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital | Melbourne
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