- Fixed Term Full-Time Position (until August 2025)
- Salary $118,000 p/a plus Superannuation
- Supportive team with autonomy
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
We have a vacancy (parental leave cover) within our dedicated and supportive Workplace Relations Team. This is a unique role that will suit a candidate looking to further their Workplace Relations career in an exceptionally diverse workforce. No two days are ever the same when providing specialist advice and support to a workforce that includes nurses, engineers, gardeners, accountants and fitness instructors.
The Workplace Relations portfolio is an integral function that is part of the People & Safety Team and responsible for strategic and operational workplace relations across the organisation.
About the Position
The Workplace Relations Business Partner is an integral position within the Workplace Relations Team. This position will directly support the effectiveness of a complex and busy portfolio, including case managing employee relations matters and supporting strategic projects.
The role will also provide assistance and advice to key management positions within the People and Safety team and participate in highly sensitive and complex industrial cases. In addition, the role will be responsible for contributing to key workplace relations projects, for example, supporting the Workplace Relations Lead in the negotiation and management of the Enterprise Agreement and ongoing management of the People and Safety policy framework.
Skills and Experience
- Ability to interpret relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts, IR and legal documentation
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Proven project management skills and the ability to set key priorities and confidently manage competing deadlines within a fast paced environment
- Ability to challenge the status quo and apply different thinking
- Relevant experience and qualifications
Requirements
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related
- Experience in ER/WR/IR
- Policy and procedure framework management including policy writing
- Enterprise Bargaining Agreement experience highly advantageous
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close 24 May 2024
If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Zoe Robinson at zoe.robinson@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.