Workplace Relations Consultant

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Transurban Full time

Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day.

We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges.

About the role


We're seeking a Workplace Relations Consultant to provide tactical support and advice to people leaders and employees on a broad range of Workplace Relations matters.

You'll assist with the delivery of Workplace Relations projects, such as workplace relations aspects of organisational change, workplace governance, compliance and other relevant projects as required.


People are at the heart of our success, so we prioritise what matters most to create an environment where our people can thrive.

Our Corporate teams are the backbone of our business.

By thinking smarter, sharing better and adapting ahead of the curve, our people here make a meaningful impact - for our customers and our teams.


Day-to-day, you will:

  • Manage complex individual cases that involve performance, misconduct, incapacity etc. While also managing employee grievances and disputes.
  • Coach people leaders on workplace relations matters to build confidence and proficiency in our leaders.
  • Advise on workplace relations risk. Such as ensuring relevant documentation and employment and contractor arrangements are compliant.
  • Assist with workplace relations projects including support to EBA negotiations, change activity and other People and Culture projects that require a Workplace Relations lens.
  • Provide workplace relations advice to organisational change, acquisitions and integrations.
  • Ensure consultation obligations with our workforce and industrial partners are met and manage any industrial activity that may arise in this context.
This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

  • Experience working within workplace relations / employee relations role, preferably within an organisation that has industrial complexity.
  • Demonstrated experience in complex case management, investigations and conflict resolution.
  • A builder of relationships, you won't be afraid to challenge the status quo, helping to problem solve through your persistence, passion and the ability to influence and negotiate.
  • You're an effective communicator, both in person and written.
  • You're a strategic thinker with the ability navigate and thrive within an ambiguous, changing environment.
  • Enthusiasm for workplace relations where your support and advice contribute to the overall culture of the business.
  • A desire to work within a team who are talented, engaging and continuously learning through sharing experiences and quality time together.
With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well.
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
  • Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more.
  • Share offers and insurance benefits.
  • Social activities, community giveback programs and paid volunteer days.


We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests.

Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs.

We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not.

We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

Job Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:
22-May-2023 0:00

Please note:
The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:
Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC

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