Workplace Relations Manager

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Tandem Partners Full time

**Contract Type**:
Full Time

**Location**:
Victoria

**Date Published**:

- 25-Jan-2024- **An organisation invested in the large + diverse communities they serve**

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- **Develop and deliver a Workplace Relations strategy, lead and develop a team**

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- **Salary package $190K including super + hybrid working**

**The Organisation**

With a strong purpose and values that centre around serving its diverse community, this government organisation delivers essential services to one of the fastest growing communities in Melbourne. Embarking on a period of transformation, the organisation is in the process of building and maturing its People team to align with capability objectives, ensuring that this growth region has efficient, future proof and affordable resources at their disposal.

The WR & Governance Manager is a newly created role, established to develop and implement a brand-new workplace relations strategy aligned to organisational objectives, in addition to overseeing governance and risk related matters, projects and initiatives. You’ll play a key role in leading and upskilling a team in the management of employee relations cases and advice and contribute to the further development of the broader People Services function.

**The role**

Reporting to the Head of People Services, the WR & Governance Manager will straddle strategic oversight with operational execution holding responsibility for a team of four.

In this role you will:

- Develop and lead the Workplace Relations strategy - this includes the development of relevant frameworks, reviewing and assessing industrial agreements, through to the preparation and execution of EA negotiations.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Consultants who provide day-to-day functional support in areas that include ER/IR, remuneration & benefits, policy and procedure development and the support of employee relations cases and queries, ensuring optimum service levels are delivered upon.
- Guide and provide resources, support and advice re workplace relations matters, enhancing the capability of the People team more broadly.
- Ensure a Governance strategy is developed and implemented, policies reviewed, developed and implemented and robust governance measures are in place and upheld.
- Establish and maintain close working partnerships with the People team and senior stakeholders, contributing to the evolution of a delivery-oriented People Services function.

**You will bring**
- Extensive expertise in Workplace Relations - specifically, hands-on experience inclusive of WR strategy development, complex ER case management through to the preparation and leadership of EA negotiations and the development of positive union relationships.
- Strong business acumen with the proven ability to both develop and operationalise strategic people outcomes to align with business objectives.
- Previous leadership experience coaching, mentoring and proactively supporting the development of individuals and teams.
- Experience gained within government, industrial services or aligned industries.

A unique role, this position offers you, a Workplace Relations expert, the opportunity to utilise your skills whilst also allowing you the opportunity to lead and develop a team, extending your experience in people governance. You will be joining a collaborative and high performing team that is committed to providing excellence to their customers, communities and region.**How to Apply



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