Workplace Relations Consultant

7 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Unity Full time

**Your New Role**:
The Workplace Relations Consultant is a senior consultant within the Workplace Relations team in relation to the effective case management of employee grievances/claims, workplace investigations, conduct and performance issues and (in conjunction with the Employee Care and Claims team) the management of ill and injured employees.
- The Workplace Relations Consultant guides and actively supports managers in responding to these matters, and generally assumes responsibility for the more complex/higher risk cases.
- The Workplace Relations Consultant provides advice to people leaders in relation to interpretation of, and compliance with, employment legislation, industrial instruments, employment contracts and policy.
- Effectively guide and actively support people leaders in the appropriate management of / response to complex cases
- Conduct thorough and defensible workplace investigations
- Appropriately represent Australian Unity in the Fair Work Commission in relation to individual employee matters such as unfair dismissal, general protections and bullying matters
- Engage with union or legal representatives in a respectful and effective manner
- Provide accurate and appropriate advice to people leaders regarding the interpretation of key legislative obligations, modern awards, Australian Unity enterprise agreements, employment contracts and policies
- If required, effectively coordinate the case management service offering by allocating cases, monitoring progress to resolution and reporting as requested

**About You**:

- Previous experience in a workplace/employee relations role or a broader human resources role with a strong workplace relations component
- Strong experience dealing with employee relations case management
- Interpretation of industrial instruments
- Relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, industrial relations, law or similar
- Solid understanding of employment regulation in Australia, including institutions and employment legislation

**Your Benefits**:

- You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

- Competitive remuneration
- Flexible working arrangements including work-from-home days with a real work-life balance
- A range of attractive product and service discounts from Australian Unity’s Retail and Wealth Management portfolio - including health insurance and banking products
- Supported Learning and Career Development program
- Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform
- Additional paid Wellbeing and Community Volunteer Days yearly

**What Makes Us, Us**

Putting people first is not just something we say, it's what we do. We care for our people so they can care for themselves and our customers. We stay true to our values (Bold, Warm, Honest), we work hard because it matters and we work well together - collaborating, encouraging and even managing to have some fun.

At Australian Unity we do the right thing and we expect the same from others. Being a member-owned company, means we're focused on our members and customers, not shareholder returns. Our purpose to Help People to Thrive, drives us to make a real difference, every day, big and small. We are passionate about improving the wellbeing of all Australians and about making a positive difference.

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