Senior Workplace Relations Advisor

23 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia EnergyAustralia Full time
Overview

Senior Workplace Relations Advisor (12 Month FTC) at EnergyAustralia. This role sits in the Workplace Relations, People Risk & Compliance team and provides expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, supports industrial relations strategy, and collaborates with stakeholder groups to drive a fair, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

Responsibilities
  • Support and partner with leaders enterprise-wide in case-management of complex employee matters involving performance management, misconduct, health & wellbeing, grievances/disputes, etc.
  • Build leader capability and develop resource materials by providing coaching and expertise.
  • Provide support to the P&C team on Employee Relations matters and collaborate with the People Support Hub and P&C Business Partners.
  • Support enterprise-wide core IR activities such as enterprise agreement interpretation and application, employee/union consultation, enterprise agreement dispute management, and related advice; engage with contractors regarding workplace relations activities.
  • Represent EnergyAustralia in matters with the Fair Work Commission (e.g., unfair dismissal, general protections, anti-discrimination).
  • Work with the People Support Hub and P&C Business Partners to implement proactive measures addressing trends or systemic issues.
  • Stay up to date with developments and changes in workplace relations; help keep the P&C team and business leaders informed.
Qualifications / Experience
  • Tertiary qualifications in law (preferred), HR or related field.
  • 5+ years ER/IR experience (particularly in a highly unionised environment) or 3+ years PQE in employment/workplace relations law, including experience in managing matters in the Fair Work Commission.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance operational and project-based work.
  • Ability to proactively identify and implement opportunities for workplace relations improvements across the organisation.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to research complex issues.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build credible relationships with stakeholders in both corporate and operational contexts.
  • Ability to engage constructively with diverse internal and external stakeholders including employee representatives.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to guide, coach and influence leaders, escalating for support where appropriate.
  • Experience and interest in working on a range of workplace relations projects to build a strong risk and compliance culture in People & Culture.
Benefits
  • Employee discounts on electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products.
  • Energise Program - flexible, team-centric working arrangements.
  • Excellent company culture that supports authenticity and belonging.
  • 2 paid recharge days.
  • State-of-the-art Melbourne office near Southern Cross station.
  • Onsite Tech Bar.
Location & Status

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


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