Senior Employee Relations Consultant

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Western Power Full time
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Create AlertA career with Western Power offers opportunities to explore your full potential - whether you're seeking new skills, wanting to diversify your knowledge of the business or simply ready to tackle a new challenge.

We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Consultant to support our enterprise agreement negotiations project at our Perth Office on a 12 month maximum term basis.

This is an exciting role for someone who is keen to gain experience in large scale union negotiations with exposure to all facets of industrial/employee relations.

About youTertiary qualifications in HR/IR or related disciplineExtensive, broad and demonstrated industry knowledge and expertise of the current industrial landscape (industrial laws, dealings with unions).Strong negotiation, consultation and conflict management skills.

Extensive experience in employee relations and/or human resource management, including the negotiation and conflict resolution of significant mattersExperience working in large organisations within an ER role in an operational / unionised environment.

Ability to identify strategic HR related issues, think laterally and apply analytical, qualitative and research skills to develop appropriate creative strategies for resolution.

Your roleJoining a well-resourced team, your role will primarily support the negotiation of Western Powers two enterprise agreements (covering over 4000 employees) and will also provide expert guidance, advice and support to employees and management on a range of day to day employment relations matters, in accordance with established government policies and procedures and legislative requirements.

Coach and knowledge share with HR ColleaguesGrievance resolutionPolicy Development & ImplementationIndustrial NegotiationsIndustrial RelationsWhy work with us?Competitive salary + 11% SuperannuationProfessional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.

An award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
Access to five Employee Network Groups



which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce.
The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.

Access to salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym membershipOur commitment to DiversityWe are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power.

It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

W e are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan).

Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.How to ApplySubmit your application and be added to our Talent Pools by clicking the 'apply' button, if you have the skills and are committed to our values..

we will find a place for youOur recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

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